Revolver (Korean: 리볼버) is a 2024 South Korean action crime film written and directed by Oh Seung-uk, starring Jeon Do-yeon, Ji Chang-wook, and Lim Ji-yeon. It was released theatrically on August 7, 2024.[3]
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| Hangul | 리볼버 |
| Revised Romanization | Ribolbeo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ribolbŏ |
| Directed by | Oh Seung-uk |
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| Cinematography | Kang Kook-hyun |
| Edited by | Kim Sang-beom |
| Music by | Jo Yeong-wook |
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| Distributed by | Plus M Entertainment |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$1.8 million[1][2] |
Plot
editPolice officer Soo-young, who was waiting to move into her dream new apartment, gets involved in an unexpected corruption scandal and accepts a substantial reward to take the fall for the crimes. Two years later, on the day of her release, Soo-young is greeted by a stranger named Yoon-sun, someone she has never met before. Sensing something is amiss, Soo-young sets out to find Andy, the man who promised her compensation. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a far more dangerous and powerful force behind the scheme.
Cast
edit- Jeon Do-yeon as Ha Soo-young[4][5]
- Ji Chang-wook as Andy[6][5]
- Lim Ji-yeon as Jeong Yoon-sun[5]
- Kim Jun-han as Shin Dong-ho[7]
- Kim Jong-soo as manager of investment company Eastern Promise[7]
- Jung Man-sik as Jo Jae-hoon[7]
- Oh Eui-shik as Hong In-gi
- Yoon Kyung-ho as Attorney Yang
- Yang Hyun-Min as Park Kyung-ryong
- Kim Hye-eun as Shaman
- Kim Joon-bae as a monk
- Yoo Seong-ju as Chief Kwon
- Lee Jung-jae as Lim Seok-yong[8]
- Jung Jae-young as Min Ki-hyun[8]
- Jeon Hye-jin as CEO of Eastern Promise[8]
Reception
editBox office
editAs of August 14, 2024[update], Revolver has grossed $1.7 million with a running total of 226,986 tickets sold.[9]
Accolades
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2024 | Best Actress | Jeon Do-yeon | Pending | [10] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Lim Ji-yeon | Pending | |||
| Best Cinematography and Lighting | Kang Kuk-hyun, Kim Hyo-sung | Pending | |||
| Best Art Direction | Park Il-hyeon | Pending | |||
| Technical Award | Cho Sang-gyeong (Costume Design) | Pending | |||
| Buil Film Awards | 2024 | Best Film | Revolver | Won | |
| Best Director | Oh Seung-uk | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Jeon Do-yeon | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Lim Ji-yeon | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Kang Kuk-hyun | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Revolver". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Yoon Ki-baek (June 26, 2024). 전도연X지창욱X임지연 '리볼버', 8월 7일 개봉 확정 [Jeon Do-yeon X Ji Chang-wook X Lim Ji-yeon 'Revolver', confirmed for release on August 7th] (in Korean). Edaily. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ryu Ji-yoon (July 1, 2024). '리볼버', 전도연의 새로운 얼굴 담겼다 ['Revolver', Jeon Do-yeon's new face] (in Korean). Dailian. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Jang Min-su (July 8, 2024). "전도연→임지연, 얼굴들 버라이어티한 쇼"...'리볼버', 관전 포인트는? ["Jeon Do-yeon → Lim Ji-yeon, a variety show of faces"...'Revolver', what are the points to watch?] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Geum Bit-na (July 2, 2024). '리볼버' 지창욱, '향수 뿌린 미친개' 본 적 없는 파격 변신..."기대감 있었다" ['Revolver' Ji Chang-wook, 'Mad Dog Spraying Perfume' Unprecedented Transformation... "I Had Expectations"] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Jang Min-su (July 22, 2024). 김준한, 김종수, 정만식...오승욱 감독 '극찬' 자아낸 명품 조연진 (리볼버) [Kim Jun-han, Kim Jong-soo, Jeong Man-sik... A luxury supporting cast that drew 'rave reviews' from Director Oh Seung-wook (Revolver)] (in Korean). MHN Sports. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Kim Kyung-hee (August 6, 2024). '리볼버' 강렬한 우정출연 전혜진X이정재X정재영 스틸 공개 ['Revolver' Intense Friendship Appearance Jeon Hye-jin X Lee Jung-jae X Jung Jae-young Stills Revealed] (in Korean). MBC. Retrieved August 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Yearly". KOFIC. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ [청룡영화상] 1312만 '서울의 봄'부터→ 컴백 '베테랑2'까지..스크린 빛낸 韓영화 청룡으로 집결 [[Blue Dragon Film Awards] From 13.12 million 'Spring in Seoul' → Comeback 'Veteran 2' Korean films that lit up the screen gather at Blue Dragon]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). October 30, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.