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The Executioner (2009): Cast & Box Office

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The Executioner is a 2009 drama directed by Jin Ho Choi, starring Cho Jae-hyun as Bae Jong-Ho, Jeon Mi-seon and Park In-hwan. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $2.5 million worldwide.

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The Executioner (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Jin Ho Choi
Genre
Drama
Original language
Korean
Studio
Sponge
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Executioner About?

The premise of The Executioner without spoilers.

An execution set for 12 years later casts a hostile, oppressive mood over a prison and its guards. New guard Jae‑kyoung becomes increasingly dehumanized, yet discovers his seemingly ruthless colleague Jong‑ho occasionally shows compassion. The screenplay is by Young Ok Kim, a Pusan International Film Festival award‑winning writer.

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Cast & crew

The Executioner Cast & Characters

Cho Jae-hyun leads the cast as Bae Jong-Ho, with Jeon Mi-seon as Yoon-sun and Park In-hwan as Prison officer Kim. Directed by Jin Ho Choi; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

The Executioner Box Office

The Executioner grossed $2.5 million worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.5M

International
$2.5M

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The Executioner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Executioner?

The Executioner runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was The Executioner released?

The Executioner was released on November 5, 2009.

Who directed The Executioner?

The Executioner was directed by Jin Ho Choi.

Who is in the cast of The Executioner?

The Executioner stars Cho Jae-hyun as Bae Jong-Ho, Jeon Mi-seon as Yoon-sun and Park In-hwan as Prison officer Kim, among 9 credited actors.

How much did The Executioner make at the box office?

The Executioner grossed $2.5 million worldwide.

Does The Executioner have a post-credit scene?

No. The Executioner has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Executioner in?

The original language of The Executioner is Korean.

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