The Big Swindle
Seen it?2004 | 116 min | Comedy, Crime, Action
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 fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After being convicted for fraud, one month has passed since Choi Chang-hyuk's release from jail. But this time around he's got an elaborate plan cooked up. It's the biggest bank heist in history that'll make any thief have a wet dream. The best five thieves come together to form a team.
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 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Choi Dong-hoon
- Park Shin-yangChoi Chang-hyuk
- Baek Yoon-sikMaster Kim
- Yum Jung-ahSeo In-kyung
- Lee Moon-sikBig Mouth
- Cheon Ho-jinSquad Leader Cha
- Park Won-sangSwallow
- Kim Sang-hoGasoline
- Son Ji-naJo Kyung-ran
- Kim Yoon-seokDetective Lee
- Son Byung-wookDetective Kim