---
title: "Rough Cut"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rough-cut-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 17593
imdb_id: "tt1345734"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 94
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rough Cut (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rough-cut-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Rough Cut" (2008).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Rough Cut (Korean: 영화는 영화다; lit. 'A Movie is a Movie').
Year/Release: 2008, September 11, 2008 (KR).
Country: South Korea.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama.
Format: Feature Film.
Director: Jang Hoon (also Hun Jang).
Original Story: Kim Ki-duk.
Cast: So Ji-sub, Kang Ji-hwan, Ko Chang-seok, Jang Hie-jin.
Runtime: 1h 51m (TMDB) or 1 hr. 52 min. (MyDramaList).
Admissions: 1,307,688 nationwide.
Plot:
Gang-pae is the #2 gangster in his organization who wants to be an actor.
Su-ta is a superstar actor playing a gangster in an action movie

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | AsianCrush | Tubi TV, Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jang Hoon
- **Networks / Studios**: Sponge, Kim Ki Duk Film, Seoul Broadcasting System

## Key Cast Continuity

- **So Ji-sub** as *Lee Kang-pae*
- **Kang Ji-hwan** as *Jang Soo-ta*
- **Hong Soo-hyun** as *Kang Mi-na*
- **Ko Chang-seok** as *Director Bong*
- **Kong Jeong-hwan** as *Seong-min*
- **Jang Hee-jin** as *Eun-sun*
- **Han Gi-joong** as *President Park*
- **Jeong Man-sik** as *Detective*
- **Bae Yong-geun** as *Bartender*
- **Yoon Jung-yeol** as *Foreign Car Salesman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Rough Cut online?
Rough Cut is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Rough Cut worth watching?
Rough Cut holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 94 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Rough Cut and when was it released?
Rough Cut is a feature film with a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Rough Cut?
Rough Cut was directed by Jang Hoon.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rough Cut — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17593)
- [Rough Cut (2008 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rough_Cut_(2008_film))
- [Rough Cut (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1345734/)
- [Rough Cut (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/17593/cast)
- [Rough Cut Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/1237-rough-cut/cast)
- [Rough Cut (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/rough-cut-2008/credits)

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