The President's Last Bang (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The President's Last Bang is a 2005 historical drama directed by Sang-soo Im. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $9,724 worldwide. Critics gave it 68 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Sang-soo Im
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Kino International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The President's Last Bang About?
The premise of The President's Last Bang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1970s in Korea, President Park's lavish lifestyle contrasts sharply with the hardships faced by ordinary citizens. Amidst a backdrop of excessive indulgence and fleeting affairs, Kim Jae-kyu, a frustrated intelligence chief grappling with his own mortality, devises a plan. Driven by a desire to liberate the nation from authoritarian rule, he prepares a bold and dangerous act of political assassination.
The President's Last Bang Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- seoul korea
- 1970s
- downward spiral
- seoul
- south korea
- north south korea divided
- dark comedy
- female nudity
- bikini
- president
- democracy
- assassination
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- political drama
- political satire
- female topless nudity
- toilet
- politics
- kitchen
- slapped in the face
- mother daughter relationship
- singing
- shot to death
- parade
- military officer
- male nudity
- korean
- interrogation
- intelligence agency
- general
- emergency room
- doctor
- death penalty
- corruption
- colonel
- cabinet
- bodyguard
- black out
The Director of The President's Last Bang
Directed by Sang-soo Im.
- Director Sang-soo Im
More from Sang-soo Im
More films directed by Sang-soo Im, best-rated first: The Housemaid, The Taste of Money and Rio, I Love You.
The President's Last Bang Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The President's Last Bang 68 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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The President's Last Bang Plot Summary
What happens in The President's Last Bang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As night falls over the glamorous brothel in South Korea, KCIA Chief Agent Ju finds himself at the heart of a high-stakes drama. He skillfully navigates a razor-edged confrontation with the mother of a young woman who once had an intimate relationship with President Park Chung Hee. The mother’s desperate plea to reoffer her daughter to the president is met with Agent Ju’s cold intimidation and relentless questioning.
Meanwhile, KCIA Director Kim faces censure from a doctor for his heavy drinking, a habit that has developed from attending the president’s extravagant parties. The atmosphere becomes increasingly charged as various officials and low-ranking officers gather at a tightly secured safehouse, where Agent Ju has summoned the services of the breathtaking Sim Soo-bong, a celebrated enka singer, for the significant event.
Full summary
The whole story of The President's Last Bang, scene by scene
The President's Last Bang Box Office
The President's Last Bang grossed $9,724 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.7K
- US & Canada
- $9.7K
The President's Last Bang Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The President's Last Bang.
How Well Do You Know The President's Last Bang?
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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Who is the KCIA Chief Agent in the film?
Cars in The President's Last Bang
23 cars on screen, including the 1986 GAZ 24-10 Volga and the 1990 Renault 19 Chamade.
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1986 GAZ 24-10 Volga Important role -
1990 Renault 19 Chamade Important role -
1987 Buick LeSabre Minor role -
Buick unknown Minor role
The President's Last Bang Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Geuddae geusaramdeul” and “ユゴ 大統領有故”.
- Also known as
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- Geuddae geusaramdeul
- ユゴ 大統領有故
- 那时候那些人
- 總統致命一擊
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The President's Last Bang FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The President's Last Bang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The President's Last Bang?
The President's Last Bang runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The President's Last Bang released?
The President's Last Bang was released on October 14, 2005.
Who directed The President's Last Bang?
The President's Last Bang was directed by Sang-soo Im.
More films by Sang-soo Im How much did The President's Last Bang make at the box office?
The President's Last Bang grossed $9,724 worldwide.
How is The President's Last Bang rated?
The President's Last Bang has 68 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does The President's Last Bang have a post-credit scene?
No. The President's Last Bang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The President's Last Bang in?
The original language of The President's Last Bang is Korean.
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