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The Spy(1999)
Status: Released
Date: 1999-05-15
60%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.
Languages: Korean.
Countries:
South Korea
ProductionCompanies: 
Cineworld
Movie: The Spy
Top 10 Billed Cast
유오성
Li Cheol-jin
박인환
Mr. Oh
박진희
Hwa-yi
정영숙
Mrs. Kim
신하균
Woo-yeol
정규수
Thief 1
정재영
Thief 2
임원희
Thief 3
이문식
Thief 4
손현주
Woo-yeol's teacher
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A North Korean spy named Lee Chul-jin infiltrates the eastern coast of South Korea. His mission is to steal a Super Pig DNA sample which can be used to alleviate the famine in North Korea. On the way to meet his contact in Seoul, Chul-jin is robbed by gangsters posing as a taxi driver and passengers. Chul-jin finally meets fellow communists, Mr.OH and his family, and after many awkward situations and adventures.
Release Date
1999-05-15
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