General’s Son (1990): Cast
General’s Son is a 1990 action crime film directed by Im Kwon-taek, starring Hwang Jung-min as Umigwan manager, Shin Hyun-joon and Kim Seung-woo. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Im Kwon-taek
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Taehung Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is General’s Son About?
The premise of General’s Son without spoilers.
Set in Japanese‑occupied South Korea, the film follows a recently freed prisoner whose exceptional fighting ability earns him a place in a local gang, where he rapidly ascends the ranks. The story is based on the real‑life rise of Kim Du‑han, a notorious mobster who later became a politician.
General’s Son Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- gang
- gangster
- gang war
- anti hero
- bloodshed
- cinema
- fedora
- fight
- fighter
- friend
- jail cell
- kiss
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- lover
- mafia
- mafia boss
- mob boss
- mobster
- mob violence
- police detective
- police officer
- sex scene
- street gang
- street life
- suit
- thug
- yakuza
- yakuza boss
- mother
- based on novel
General’s Son Cast & Characters
Hwang Jung-min leads the cast as Umigwan manager, with Shin Hyun-joon as Hayashi and Kim Seung-woo as Twin Blade. Directed by Im Kwon-taek; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Im Kwon-taek
- Hwang Jung-min as Umigwan manager
- Shin Hyun-joon as Hayashi
- Kim Seung-woo as Twin Blade
- Kim Hae-gon as King Devil
Also Starring in General’s Son
· 12 more- Bang Eun-hee Hwa-ja
- Park Sang-min Kim Du-han
- Jung Doo-hong
- Yang Taek-jo
- Min Eung-sik Kim Gi-hwan
- Lee Il-jae Kim Dong-hoe
- Joo Sang-ho Detective Kunimoto
- Kim Hak-seong Fighter
- Son Ho-gyun Nituryu Musashi
- Kim Hyeong-il New bandit, Um Dong-uk
- Park Yeong-cheol Mangchi
- Kim Yeong-Mo Fighter
More from Im Kwon-taek
More films directed by Im Kwon-taek: Revivre, Hanji, Low Life and Downfall.
General’s Son Trailers & Videos
The trailer of General’s Son.
General’s Son Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Janggunui adeul” and “장군의 아들 1”.
- Also known as
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- Janggunui adeul
- 장군의 아들 1
- The General's Son
- Son of the General
- Generals Son
- 将军的儿子
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including General’s Son 2, Gangland Odyssey and The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil.
General’s Son FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of General’s Son, each answered in a sentence.
How long is General’s Son?
General’s Son runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was General’s Son released?
General’s Son was released on June 9, 1990.
Who directed General’s Son?
General’s Son was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
More films by Im Kwon-taek Who is in the cast of General’s Son?
General’s Son stars Hwang Jung-min as Umigwan manager, Shin Hyun-joon as Hayashi and Kim Seung-woo as Twin Blade, among 16 credited actors.
Does General’s Son have a post-credit scene?
No. General’s Son has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is General’s Son in?
The original language of General’s Son is Korean.
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