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Small Town Rivals

March 28, 2007 1h 53m 6.7/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Small Town Rivals is a comedy film. directed by Jang Kyu-sung.

Starring Yoo Hai-jin, Cha Seung-won, and Byun Hee-bong

Synopsis

Cho Chun-sam and Noh Dae-gyu, now both in their thirties, are old friends who went to the same elementary school. In their school days, Chun-sam was always the ambitious class president, while Dae-gyu had to settle for a role as vice president. Twenty years later their roles are reversed: Chun-sam is now a humble farmer who has assumed the post of village chief in his hometown, while Dae-gyu is the newly elected county magistrate. At first, Chun-sam asks his old friend for favours regarding the development of his village, but these requests are turned down. Later, when Dae-gyu proposes building a nuclear waste disposal facility in the county, Chun-sam leads demonstrations against the plan, turning old friends into bitter rivals.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 28, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (9 votes)
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Box Office $8.1M Worldwide gross
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Revenue
$8,095,062

Production Companies

  • Sidus
  • CJ Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Small Town Rivals about?

Cho Chun-sam and Noh Dae-gyu, now both in their thirties, are old friends who went to the same elementary school. In their school days, Chun-sam was always the ambitious class president, while Dae-...

Who directed Small Town Rivals?

Small Town Rivals was directed by Jang Kyu-sung.

How long is Small Town Rivals?

Small Town Rivals has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Small Town Rivals released?

Small Town Rivals was released on March 28, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Small Town Rivals?

The main cast of Small Town Rivals includes Yoo Hai-jin, Cha Seung-won, Byun Hee-bong, Choi Jung-won, Kim Bo-ra.