Open City
Seen it?2008 | 112 min | Action, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. If you loved The Dark Knight, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jo Dae-yeong is a police officer investigating a pickpocket ring with ties to the Yakuza. One day he rescues Baek Jang-mi from danger, only to discover that she is the boss of the gang he has been tracking.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$11 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Sang-gi
- Son Ye-jinBaek Jang-mi
- Kim Myung-minJo Dae-yeong
- Kim Hae-sookKang Man-ok
- Kim Joon-baeFranken
- Park Sung-woongDetective Hong
- Yoon Yeong-geolBravo Cone Detective
- Lee Eun-miMassage Girl
- Park Gil-suSon Yong-soo
- Yeom Hye-ranGarbage Bag Woman
- Kim Won-jinKick-Off Gangster