71: Into the Fire
Seen it?2010 | 120 min | War
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Devotion or Operation Mincemeat, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In August 1950, waiting for UN troops to arrive, the South Korean army assembled to protect Nakdong River. Only 71 student-soldiers are left behind to guard the city of Pohang. Now they are on a mission to defend the country from North Korean troops.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$42 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John H. Lee
- Kwon Sang-wooKu Kap-jo
- Choi Seung-hyunOh Jang-beom
- Kim Seung-wooKang Seok-dae
- Cha Seung-wonPark Moo-rang
- Kim Hye-seongYong-man
- Ku Sung-hwanNam-sik
- Shin Hyun-takDal-young
- Mun Jae-wonYong-bae
- Park Jin-heeHwa-ran
- Kim Sung-ryungJang-beom's Mother