Confession of Murder (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Confession of Murder is a 2012 action thriller directed by Jung Byung-gil, starring Cho Eun-ji as Choi Kang-sook, Jung Jae-young and Choi Won-young. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $21.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Jung Byung-gil
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Dasepo Club
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Confession of Murder About?
The premise of Confession of Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a series of brutal murders, a notorious serial killer resurfaces fifteen years later with a published book chronicling his crimes. The police officer who felt responsible for failing to apprehend him previously is now tasked with ensuring his safety. However, the victims’ families seek retribution, and the intense media attention attracts a masked figure known as "J," who claims to be the true killer, further complicating the situation and blurring the lines of guilt and innocence.
Confession of Murder Cast & Characters
Cho Eun-ji leads the cast as Choi Kang-sook, with Jung Jae-young as Det. Choi Hyung-goo and Choi Won-young as Jung Tae-suk. Directed by Jung Byung-gil; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jung Byung-gil
- Cho Eun-ji as Choi Kang-sook
- Jung Jae-young as Det. Choi Hyung-goo
- Choi Won-young as Jung Tae-suk
- Kim Min-sang as Jung Min-kwon
Also Starring in Confession of Murder
· 16 more- Min Ji-a Jung Soo-yeon
- Ryoo Je-seung Hyun-sik
- Park Si-hoo Lee Doo-suk
- Kim Young-ae Han Ji-soo
- Jang Gwang Director
- Choi Hee-jin Reporter
- Kim Jong-goo Snake Hunter
- Son Jong-hak National Debate Moderator
- Jung Hae-kyun Jay
- Lee Bong-ryeon Fanclub
- Han Sa-myeong Young Kang Do-hyeok
- Nam Jung-hee Old Woman
- Park Woong Director Kim
- Oh Yong Kang Do-hyeok
- Jo Eun-joo Announcer Woman
- Lee Jae-goo PD Park
Confession of Murder Plot Summary
What happens in Confession of Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1990, detective Choi Hyeong-goo Jung Jae-young tracks a serial killer who has taken ten victims since 1986 and is suspected of kidnapping another. After a brutal confrontation, Choi is left battered and scarred, the killer eluding capture as Choi fires a final shot that strikes him in the shoulder before the killer slips away.
By 2005, with the clock ticking toward the statute of limitations, Choi—now an alcoholic haunted by his own failure—receives a desperate call from Jung Hyun-sik Ryoo Je-seung, a family member of one of the victims, who then leaps to his death from a passing vehicle. The case lingers in his mind as the years roll on.
Full summary
The whole story of Confession of Murder, scene by scene
Confession of Murder Box Office
Confession of Murder grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.7M
- International
- $21.7M
Confession of Murder Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Confession of Murder.
How Well Do You Know Confession of Murder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the detective who originally hunted the serial killer?
Confession of Murder Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “I Am Murderer” and “I Am A Murderer”.
- Also known as
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- I Am Murderer
- I Am A Murderer
- Naega Salinbeomida
- Nae-ga-sal-in-beom-i-da
- Confession of Murder - Tödliches Geständnis
- 我是杀人犯
- Признание убийцы
- 내가 살인범이다
- Confessioni di un assassino
- Confissão de Assassinato
- 殺人告白
- 星級殺人犯
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- Ben Bir Katilim
- Nae-Ga Sal-In-Beom-I-Da
- Sát Nhân Thú Tội
- 殺人の告白, მე მკვლელი ვარ
- Сповідь вбивці
- คำสารภาพฆาตรกรรม
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Confession of Murder FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Confession of Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Confession of Murder?
Confession of Murder runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Confession of Murder released?
Confession of Murder was released on November 8, 2012.
Who directed Confession of Murder?
Confession of Murder was directed by Jung Byung-gil.
More films by Jung Byung-gil Who is in the cast of Confession of Murder?
Confession of Murder stars Cho Eun-ji as Choi Kang-sook, Jung Jae-young as Det. Choi Hyung-goo and Choi Won-young as Jung Tae-suk, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Confession of Murder make at the box office?
Confession of Murder grossed $21.7 million worldwide.
Does Confession of Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. Confession of Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Confession of Murder in?
The original language of Confession of Murder is Korean.
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