Running Turtle
Seen it?2009 | 117 min | Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Jo Pil-seong, a rural detective with a gambling addiction, is on the brink of losing his job when he has his gambling winnings stolen by an escapee convict. Jo Pil-seong sets out to catch the fugitive and retain his money and dignity.
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
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Yeon-woo
- Kim Yoon-seokDetective Phil-sung
- Jung Kyung-hoKi-tae
- Kyeon Mi-riPhil-sung's wife
- Sun Woo-sunKyung-joo
- Kim Ji-naOk-soon
- Shin Jung-keunYong-bae
- Choi KwonJae-suk
- Seo Dong-sooFat Man
- Ju Jin-moYang
- Kim Hee-wonMartial Arts Instructor