Kingmaker 2022
“A politician dreams of changing the world with an excellent campaign strategist behind.”
What is Kingmaker?
Kingmaker is a 2022 South Korean historical political drama film written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun. The film was released on January 26, 2022, in South Korea and has a runtime of two hours and three minutes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 26, 2022
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- South Korea
- Studios
- Plus M Entertainment, See Át Film
- Revenue
- $6,019,720
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
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Kingmaker is a 2022 South Korean historical political drama film written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun. The film was released on January 26, 2022, in South Korea and has a runtime of two hours and three minutes. The story follows a politician who dreams of changing the world with an excellent campaign strategist behind him. The narrative centers on Seo Chang-dae, an ambitious political campaign strategist who experiences ideological differences with his present client. He then receives a lucrative offer that places his loyalty under the microscope. Set against the backdrop of the 1970 presidential primary of the New Democratic Party, the film is based on real events involving Kim Dae-jung and his key strategist, Uhm Chang-rok. The film falls under the genres of drama and history.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and history that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Kingmaker worth watching?
Kingmaker holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Kingmaker and when was it released?
Kingmaker is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.
Who directed Kingmaker?
Kingmaker was directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
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