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The Flower in Hell (1958): Cast

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The Flower in Hell is a 1958 crime drama directed by Shin Sang-ok, starring Choi Eun-hee as Sonia, Kim Hak and Nam Chun-yeok. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Flower in Hell (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Shin Sang-ok
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Flower in Hell About?

The premise of The Flower in Hell without spoilers.

Set in the gritty streets of Seoul shortly after the Korean War, a naïve country youth arrives in the capital only to learn that his older brother has taken up residence there, entangled in a relationship with a prostitute and showing no desire to leave the city or reunite with family.

The Flower in Hell Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • prostitute
  • american
  • brother
  • boy frontal nudity
  • boy skinny dipping
  • boy
  • boy rear nudity
  • skinny dipping
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Cast & crew

The Flower in Hell Cast & Characters

Choi Eun-hee leads the cast as Sonia, with Kim Hak as Young-shik and Nam Chun-yeok. Directed by Shin Sang-ok; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Flower in Hell

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From the director

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.

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The Flower in Hell Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Jiokhwa” and “지옥화”.

Also known as
  • Jiokhwa
  • 지옥화
  • 地狱花
  • Цветок в аду

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The Flower in Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Flower in Hell?

The Flower in Hell runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Flower in Hell released?

The Flower in Hell was released on April 20, 1958.

Who directed The Flower in Hell?

The Flower in Hell was directed by Shin Sang-ok.

More films by Shin Sang-ok

Who is in the cast of The Flower in Hell?

The Flower in Hell stars Choi Eun-hee as Sonia, Kim Hak as Young-shik and Nam Chun-yeok, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Flower in Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. The Flower in Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Flower in Hell in?

The original language of The Flower in Hell is Korean.

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