Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2006)
Korean and English drama film directed by Park Chan-wook
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 min). In the US it is rated R. The Korean film released on 28 April 2006. It is directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik and Kim Shi-hoo.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Cast
- Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik, Kim Shi-hoo, Oh Dal-su, Kang Hye-jung, Go Soo-hee, Ra Mi-ran, Ko Chang-seok, Song Kang-ho, Tony Barry, Nam Il Woo, Kim Ik-tae
- Cinematography
- Chung Chung-Hoon
- Editing
- Kim Sang-bum
- Music
- Jo Yeong-wook
- Written by
- Park Chan-wook, Jeong Seo-kyeong
- Production
- Moho Film, CJ ENM Films & Television
- Distribution
- CJ ENM Films & Television
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $4.5 million
- Box office
- $23.83 million
- Country
- South Korea
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 28 April 2006
- First shown
- 29 July 2005 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance?
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, or 112 min.
When did Sympathy for Lady Vengeance release?
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance released on 28 April 2006.
Who directed Sympathy for Lady Vengeance?
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is directed by Park Chan-wook.
Who is in the cast of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance?
The cast of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance includes Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik, Kim Shi-hoo, Oh Dal-su, Kang Hye-jung and Go Soo-hee.
How much did Sympathy for Lady Vengeance earn at the box office?
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance grossed $23.83 million on a budget of $4.5 million.
What is Sympathy for Lady Vengeance rated in the US?
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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