Half Man and Half Beast movie poster

Half Man and Half Beast

May 23, 1975 1h 25m

Originally released in 1975. Half Man and Half Beast is a horror film. directed by Kim Ki. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring You Young-kook, Yun Hui, and Kim Wun-ha

Synopsis

While studying wild ginseng, a botanist Choi Kwang-Ho goes to the mountain, believing that people in the southern part grow wild ginseng, living almost primitive lives a like half man and half beast and leading wolves like dogs. From that time, nothing has been heard. Thirty years later, Choi Ji-Wung finds out his father Choi Kwang-Ho, but thirty years isolated period makes Kwang-Ho leave forever the mundane world contaminated with pollution. With wolves and southern people, the father goes back to the mountain, and the son climbs down the mountain looking at his father's back.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 23, 1975 50 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Production Companies

  • Hanjin Enterprises Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Half Man and Half Beast about?

While studying wild ginseng, a botanist Choi Kwang-Ho goes to the mountain, believing that people in the southern part grow wild ginseng, living almost primitive lives a like half man and half beas...

Who directed Half Man and Half Beast?

Half Man and Half Beast was directed by Kim Ki.

How long is Half Man and Half Beast?

Half Man and Half Beast has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Half Man and Half Beast released?

Half Man and Half Beast was released on May 23, 1975 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Half Man and Half Beast?

The main cast of Half Man and Half Beast includes You Young-kook, Yun Hui, Kim Wun-ha.