The Testimony
Seen it?1974 | 125 min | War
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 history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
June 25, 1950. When second lieutenant Jang has a date with his girl friend during weekend, numerous North Korean jet fighters make sudden air raids to the skies of Seoul. It is the beginning of Korean War. In spite of Korean Army's brave defense, North Korean army reddens South Korea with their state-of-the-art weapons. This movie describes the progress of war from the invasion in June 25, 1950 to the reclamation of territory on the basis of Sun-A's personal experience. Also this film reminds hard lessons from tragic history.
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 powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Kwon-taek
- Kim Chang-sookSun-a
- Shin Il-ryongJang Uk
- Park Ji-hunChi-gu
- Kim Yo-hunPrivate Kim
- Yun Yeong-juMr. Won
- Park AmDr. Won
- Ju Jeung-nyeoMrs. Song
- Hwang HaeInterrogation Officer
- Ju Seon-taeChief of Staff
- Hwang Jeong-sunOld Woman