The Coachman
Originally released in 1961. The Coachman is a war/drama film. directed by Kang Dae-jin.
Starring Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, and Shin Young-kyun
Synopsis
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kim Seung-ho
as Ha Chun-sam
Hwang Jeong-sun
as Suwondaek
Shin Young-kyun
as Su-eob
Jo Mi-ryeong
as Ok-rye (Eldest daughter)
Hwang Hae
as Kim Chang-soo
Um Aing-ran
as Okhee
Kim Hee-kap
as Kim Seo-gi
Ju Seon-tae
as Hwangsajang (Maju)
Chang Hyeok
as Kim Byung-guk
Choe Seong-ho
as Kim Chang-deok (Ok-rye's husband)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Hwaseong Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Coachman about?
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destr...
Who directed The Coachman?
The Coachman was directed by Kang Dae-jin.
How long is The Coachman?
The Coachman has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Coachman released?
The Coachman was released on February 15, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Coachman?
The main cast of The Coachman includes Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Young-kyun, Jo Mi-ryeong, Hwang Hae.