West 32nd (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
West 32nd is a 2007 crime thriller directed by Michael Kang, starring John Cho as John Kim, Jung Jun-ho and Grace Park. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $57,990 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Michael Kang
- Original language
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Korean - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is West 32nd About?
The premise of West 32nd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When ambitious young lawyer John Kim accepts a pro bono case to free a fourteen‑year‑old accused of first‑degree murder, the investigation pulls him deep into Manhattan’s hidden Korean underworld. On a single city block he discovers a secret realm of crime, loyalty, and danger that challenges his ideals.
West 32nd Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- new york city
- young
- boy
- new york
- gangster
- lawyer
- koreatown
- korean american
- yangachi
- room salon
- murder
- korea
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- gangpeh
- ambition
West 32nd Cast & Characters
John Cho leads the cast as John Kim, with Jung Jun-ho as Chun Jin-ho and Grace Park as Lila Lee. Directed by Michael Kang; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Kang
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John Cho as John Kim - Jung Jun-ho as Chun Jin-ho
- Grace Park as Lila Lee
- Jun Kim as Mike Juhn
Also Starring in West 32nd
· 7 more- Chil Kong Detective Park
- Lanny Joon Saeng
- Hans Kim Kyuc
- Jane Kim Kim Sook-hee
- Billy Choi Bar Host
- Haerry Kim Mama San
- Natalie Kim Miyun
More from Michael Kang
More films directed by Michael Kang, best-rated first: The Motel and 4 Wedding Planners.
West 32nd Plot Summary
What happens in West 32nd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the bustling streets of Koreatown in New York, the film opens with a sharp, neon-lit glimpse of a room salon that doubles as a money-laundering hub for the Korean mafia. At the heart of it all is Chun Jin-ho, a rising force who runs the operation with cold efficiency, making sure every customer is tended to and every transaction stays tucked away from prying eyes. His world is a tense balance of control and danger, where every smile hides a plan and every favor can turn deadly. Early on, we meet Sook Hee, his mistress, first gliding through the room with practiced warmth as VIPs are entertained.
Full summary
The whole story of West 32nd, scene by scene
West 32nd Box Office
West 32nd grossed $57,990 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$58K
- International
- $58K
West 32nd Trailers & Videos
The trailer of West 32nd.
How Well Do You Know West 32nd?
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 Korean mafia operative whose murder sets off the court case?
West 32nd Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “West 32nd K-Town” and “Weseuteu 32beonga”.
- Also known as
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- West 32nd K-Town
- Weseuteu 32beonga
- 西32大街
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West 32nd FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of West 32nd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is West 32nd?
West 32nd runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was West 32nd released?
West 32nd was released on May 2, 2007.
Who directed West 32nd?
West 32nd was directed by Michael Kang.
More films by Michael Kang Who is in the cast of West 32nd?
West 32nd stars John Cho as John Kim, Jung Jun-ho as Chun Jin-ho and Grace Park as Lila Lee, among 11 credited actors.
How much did West 32nd make at the box office?
West 32nd grossed $57,990 worldwide.
Does West 32nd have a post-credit scene?
No. West 32nd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is West 32nd in?
The original language of West 32nd is Korean.
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