Crying Fist (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Crying Fist is a 2005 action drama directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, starring Choi Min-sik as Gang Tae-shik, Im Won-hee and Ryoo Seung-bum. It runs 2 hours 1 minute and earned $10 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Ryoo Seung-wan
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Sio Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crying Fist About?
The premise of Crying Fist without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jobless and under pressure from creditors, former silver‑medalist Tae‑shik falls to street hustling, becoming a human punching bag. Meanwhile, juvenile delinquent Sang‑hwan is jailed for his crimes. Both turn to boxing as a chance to redeem their lives, training for the amateur championship, only to confront each other—and themselves—inside the ring.
Crying Fist Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- man
- prison
- boxing
- former athlete
- father son relationship
- delinquent
Crying Fist Cast & Characters
Choi Min-sik leads the cast as Gang Tae-shik, with Im Won-hee as Won-tae and Ryoo Seung-bum as Yoo Sang-hwan. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ryoo Seung-wan
- Choi Min-sik as Gang Tae-shik
- Im Won-hee as Won-tae
- Ryoo Seung-bum as Yoo Sang-hwan
- Jeong In-gi as Doctor (uncredited)
Also Starring in Crying Fist
· 13 more- Gi Ju-bong Yu Sang-hwan's Father
- Cheon Ho-jin Sang-chul
- Ahn Kil-kang Correctional Supervisor
- Oh Dal-su Yong-dae
- Na Moon-hee Sang-hwan's Grandmother
- Byun Hee-bong Coach Park
- Kim Su-hyun Kwon Rok
- Park Jun-myun Fat Lady
- Chung Chung-hoon Gwang-ho
- Hong Ji-min Caretaker (uncredited)
- Seo Hye-rin Sun-ju
- Hwang Choon-ha Yong-jin
- Kim Yeong-in Old Man Kim (uncredited)
More from Ryoo Seung-wan
More films directed by Ryoo Seung-wan: Smugglers, Mad Sad Bad, The Unjust and If You Were Me 2.
Crying Fist Plot Summary
What happens in Crying Fist from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gang Tae-sik, Choi Min-sik is a former boxing star who now lives on the edge, presenting himself as a literal “human punching bag” on the streets to earn some money. He has fallen from grace: his factory is gone, his savings are wiped out, and his family is fractured. He drifts through a rooftop room, scraping by on brutal street brawls, while his wife pushes for a divorce and his son keeps him at a chilly emotional distance. The weight of these losses gnaws at him, and the once-bright fire of his career feels like it’s extinguished.
Full summary
The whole story of Crying Fist, scene by scene
Crying Fist Box Office
Crying Fist grossed $10 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10M
- International
- $10M
Crying Fist Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer [English Subtitles]
How Well Do You Know Crying Fist?
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 former boxing star who becomes a street “human punching bag”?
Crying Fist Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Jumeogi unda” and “Кричащий кулак”.
- Also known as
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- Jumeogi unda
- Кричащий кулак
- 주먹이 운다
- 哭泣的拳头
- Crying fist - pugni di rabbia
- Płacząca pięść
- 哭泣的拳頭
- クライング・フィスト
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Crying Fist FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Crying Fist, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crying Fist?
Crying Fist runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Crying Fist released?
Crying Fist was released on March 31, 2005.
Who directed Crying Fist?
Crying Fist was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
More films by Ryoo Seung-wan Who is in the cast of Crying Fist?
Crying Fist stars Choi Min-sik as Gang Tae-shik, Im Won-hee as Won-tae and Ryoo Seung-bum as Yoo Sang-hwan, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Crying Fist make at the box office?
Crying Fist grossed $10 million worldwide.
Does Crying Fist have a post-credit scene?
No. Crying Fist has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Crying Fist in?
The original language of Crying Fist is Korean.
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