Red Scarf (1964): Cast & Plot
Red Scarf is a 1964 war romantic film directed by Shin Sang-ok, starring Park Am as Wing commander, Choi Eun-hee and Choi Mu-ryong. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Shin Sang-ok
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Shin Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Scarf About?
The premise of Red Scarf without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
South Korean Air Force pilots engage in perilous missions against Communist North Koreans during the Korean War.
Red Scarf Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- helicopter
- air force
- korean war
- fighter wing
- enemy territory
- national pride
- camaraderie
- war widow
- mountain
- burning village
- tank column
- anti aircraft fire
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- patriotic song
- patriotism
- enemy fire
- rescue
- downed plane
- flight suit
- fighter pilot
- briefing
- bombing mission
- bridge
- toko ri
- aerial fight
- dog fight
- mig 15 soviet fighter jet
- south korea
- north korea
- year 1952
- 1950s
Red Scarf Cast & Characters
Park Am leads the cast as Wing commander, with Choi Eun-hee as Ji-seon and Choi Mu-ryong as Bae Dae-bong (Lieutenant). Directed by Shin Sang-ok; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shin Sang-ok
- Park Am as Wing commander
- Choi Eun-hee as Ji-seon
- Choi Mu-ryong as Bae Dae-bong (Lieutenant)
- Han Eun-jin as Na Gwan-joong's mother
Also Starring in Red Scarf
· 11 more- Nam Koong-won Noh Do-sun
- Shin Young-kyun Na Gwan-joong (Major)
- Kim Hee-kap Kim Joong-sa
- Hwang Jeong-sun
- Lee Dae-yub Do-chan
- Yoon In-ja Madam Yoo
- Lee Gi-hong Medical officer
- Choi Geol
- Im Dong-hun
- Song Il-keun
- Lee Seong-seop
More from Shin Sang-ok
More films directed by Shin Sang-ok: Pulgasari, The Ghost Lovers, A Thousand Year-Old Fox and A Man And a Gisaeng.
Red Scarf Plot Summary
What happens in Red Scarf from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1952, during the Korean War, many South Korean fighter pilots were killed. Among the survivors, Na Gwan-jung stands out as one of the bravest and best. In the air he remains cool and level-headed, cutting through the chaos with precision and a minimum of fuss, while on the ground he shares beers with his squad, embracing a ‘live for the moment’ outlook shaped by the brutal rhythms of wartime. The mission is led by Wing commander Park Am, whose guidance frames the squad’s high-stakes operations and keeps morale steady even as losses mount.
Full summary
The whole story of Red Scarf, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Red Scarf?
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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Which South Korean fighter pilot is highlighted as the bravest and most skilled in the film?
Red Scarf Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “빨간 마후라” and “Red Muffler”.
- Also known as
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- 빨간 마후라
- Red Muffler
- Operation Air Raid - Red Muffler
- 紅巾特攻隊
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Red Scarf FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Red Scarf, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Scarf?
Red Scarf runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Red Scarf released?
Red Scarf was released on March 26, 1964.
Who directed Red Scarf?
Red Scarf was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
More films by Shin Sang-ok Who is in the cast of Red Scarf?
Red Scarf stars Park Am as Wing commander, Choi Eun-hee as Ji-seon and Choi Mu-ryong as Bae Dae-bong (Lieutenant), among 15 credited actors.
Does Red Scarf have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Scarf has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Red Scarf in?
The original language of Red Scarf is Korean.
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