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Beat (1997): Cast

Beat (1997) movie poster

Beat is a 1997 action drama directed by Kim Sung-soo, starring Jung Woo-sung as Min, Ko So-young and Lee Moon-sik. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Beat (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Kim Sung-soo
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Korean
Studio
Sidus
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Beat About?

The premise of Beat without spoilers.

Min is a hardened young man raised by a widowed mother who battles alcoholism. The film follows his shift from high‑school student to underworld participant after a friend introduces him to mob life. His world grows more complicated when he falls for Romi, an upper‑class girl dreaming of a prestigious college.

Beat Themes & Keywords

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  • based on manhwa
  • based on comic
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Cast & crew

Beat Cast & Characters

Jung Woo-sung leads the cast as Min, with Ko So-young as Romi and Lee Moon-sik as District Officer. Directed by Kim Sung-soo; 14 actors are credited in all.

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FAQ

Beat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Beat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Beat?

Beat runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Beat released?

Beat was released on May 3, 1997.

Who directed Beat?

Beat was directed by Kim Sung-soo.

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Who is in the cast of Beat?

Beat stars Jung Woo-sung as Min, Ko So-young as Romi and Lee Moon-sik as District Officer, among 14 credited actors.

Does Beat have a post-credit scene?

No. Beat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Beat in?

The original language of Beat is Korean.

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