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Portrait of Im Kwon-taek

Im Kwon-taek

Bio: Im Kwon-taek (born May 2, 1936) is one of South Korea's most renowned film directors. In an active and prolific career, his films have won many domestic and international film festival awards as well as considerable box-office success, and helped bring international attention to the Korean film industry

Born: Sat, May 02 1936

Birthplace: Jangseong, South Jeolla, South Korea

Im Kwon-taek is 88 years old

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Poster of Revivre

Im Kwon-taek was 78 in Revivre as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014

Poster of Hanji

Im Kwon-taek was 74 in Hanji as 'Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2011

Poster of Beyond the Years

Beyond the Years

Im Kwon-taek was 70 in Beyond the Years as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2007

Poster of Low Life

Im Kwon-taek was 68 in Low Life as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2004

Poster of Painted Fire

Im Kwon-taek was 66 in Painted Fire as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2002

Poster of Chunhyang

Im Kwon-taek was 63 in Chunhyang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 2000

Poster of Downfall

Im Kwon-taek was 61 in Downfall as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1997

Poster of Festival

Im Kwon-taek was 60 in Festival as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1996

Poster of The Taebaek Mountains

The Taebaek Mountains

Im Kwon-taek was 58 in The Taebaek Mountains as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1994

Poster of Sopyonje

Im Kwon-taek was 56 in Sopyonje as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1993

Poster of General's Son 3

General's Son 3

Im Kwon-taek was 56 in General's Son 3 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992

Poster of Fly High, Run Far

Fly High, Run Far

Im Kwon-taek was 55 in Fly High, Run Far as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1991

Poster of General's Son 2

General's Son 2

Im Kwon-taek was 55 in General's Son 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991

Poster of General's Son

Im Kwon-taek was 54 in General's Son as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1990

Poster of Come Come Come Upward

Come Come Come Upward

Im Kwon-taek was 52 in Come Come Come Upward as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1989

Poster of Hand in Hand

Im Kwon-taek was 52 in Hand in Hand as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of The Diary of King Yonsan

The Diary of King Yonsan

Im Kwon-taek was 51 in The Diary of King Yonsan as 'Director, Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 18 1988

Poster of The Surrogate Womb

The Surrogate Womb

Im Kwon-taek was 50 in The Surrogate Womb as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1987

Poster of Adada

Im Kwon-taek was 50 in Adada as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1987

Poster of Ticket

Im Kwon-taek was 50 in Ticket as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1986

Poster of You Can't Stop a Flowing River

You Can't Stop a Flowing River

Im Kwon-taek was 50 in You Can't Stop a Flowing River as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1986

Poster of Gilsodom

Im Kwon-taek was 49 in Gilsodom as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1986

Poster of Daughter of the Flames

Daughter of the Flames

Im Kwon-taek was 47 in Daughter of the Flames as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1983

Poster of Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace

Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace

Im Kwon-taek was 46 in Crying in a Butterfly's Embrace as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1983

Poster of The Village of Mist

The Village of Mist

Im Kwon-taek was 46 in The Village of Mist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1983

Poster of Polluted Ones

Im Kwon-taek was 46 in Polluted Ones as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1982

Poster of Abenko Green Beret

Abenko Green Beret

Im Kwon-taek was 45 in Abenko Green Beret as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1982

Poster of High School Tears

High School Tears

Im Kwon-taek was 45 in High School Tears as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1982

Poster of Mandala

Im Kwon-taek was 45 in Mandala as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1981

Poster of Jagko

Im Kwon-taek was 44 in Jagko as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1980

Poster of The Hidden Hero

The Hidden Hero

Im Kwon-taek was 44 in The Hidden Hero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1980

Poster of Mrs. Speculator

Mrs. Speculator

Im Kwon-taek was 44 in Mrs. Speculator as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1980

Poster of Divine Bow

Im Kwon-taek was 43 in Divine Bow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1979

Poster of Genealogy

Im Kwon-taek was 43 in Genealogy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1979

Poster of The Little Adventurer

The Little Adventurer

Im Kwon-taek was 43 in The Little Adventurer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1979

Poster of Tomorrow and Tomorrow

Tomorrow and Tomorrow

Im Kwon-taek was 42 in Tomorrow and Tomorrow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1979

Poster of A Warrior's Fighting Spirit

A Warrior's Fighting Spirit

Im Kwon-taek was 42 in A Warrior's Fighting Spirit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 12 1979

Poster of Near Yet Far Away

Near Yet Far Away

Im Kwon-taek was 42 in Near Yet Far Away as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1978

Poster of The Evergreen Tree

The Evergreen Tree

Im Kwon-taek was 42 in The Evergreen Tree as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1978

Poster of Japanese Invasion in the Year of Imjin and Gye Wol-hyang

Japanese Invasion in the Year of Imjin and Gye Wol-hyang

Im Kwon-taek was 41 in Japanese Invasion in the Year of Imjin and Gye Wol-hyang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 1977

Poster of The Life of Ok-rye

The Life of Ok-rye

Im Kwon-taek was 41 in The Life of Ok-rye as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1977

Poster of Wife

Im Kwon-taek was 40 in Wife as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1976

Poster of Commando on the Nakdong River

Commando on the Nakdong River

Im Kwon-taek was 40 in Commando on the Nakdong River as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1976

Poster of Bare Feet in the Snow

Bare Feet in the Snow

Im Kwon-taek was 39 in Bare Feet in the Snow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1976

Poster of My Hometown

Im Kwon-taek was 39 in My Hometown as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1976

Poster of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Im Kwon-taek was 39 in Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1975

Poster of Why Did I Do That?

Why Did I Do That?

Im Kwon-taek was 39 in Why Did I Do That? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1975

Poster of Yeonhwa 2

Im Kwon-taek was 38 in Yeonhwa 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1975

Poster of Yeonhwa

Im Kwon-taek was 38 in Yeonhwa as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1975

Poster of I Won't Cry

Im Kwon-taek was 38 in I Won't Cry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1974

Poster of Wives on Parade

Wives on Parade

Im Kwon-taek was 38 in Wives on Parade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1974

Poster of The Testimony

Im Kwon-taek was 37 in The Testimony as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974

Poster of Weeds

Im Kwon-taek was 37 in Weeds as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1973

Poster of The Big Chase

Im Kwon-taek was 37 in The Big Chase as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1973

Poster of Five Hostesses for the Resistance

Five Hostesses for the Resistance

Im Kwon-taek was 36 in Five Hostesses for the Resistance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1973

Poster of Seize the Precious Sword

Seize the Precious Sword

Im Kwon-taek was 36 in Seize the Precious Sword as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1972

Poster of One Who Comes Back and the Other Who Has To Leave

One Who Comes Back and the Other Who Has To Leave

Im Kwon-taek was 36 in One Who Comes Back and the Other Who Has To Leave as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1972

Poster of Cruel history of Myeong Dong

Cruel history of Myeong Dong

Im Kwon-taek was 36 in Cruel history of Myeong Dong as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1972

Poster of Whirl of Betrayals on Myeongdong

Whirl of Betrayals on Myeongdong

Im Kwon-taek was 35 in Whirl of Betrayals on Myeongdong as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1972

Poster of A Second Mother

A Second Mother

Im Kwon-taek was 35 in A Second Mother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1972

Poster of Revenge of the Sword

Revenge of the Sword

Im Kwon-taek was 35 in Revenge of the Sword as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1971

Poster of Don't Torture Me Anymore

Don't Torture Me Anymore

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in Don't Torture Me Anymore as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1971

Poster of The Two Revengeful Hunchbacks

The Two Revengeful Hunchbacks

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in The Two Revengeful Hunchbacks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1971

Poster of A Bout in 30 Years

A Bout in 30 Years

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in A Bout in 30 Years as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 1971

Poster of Snowing on Grudge Street

Snowing on Grudge Street

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in Snowing on Grudge Street as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1971

Poster of Woman with Long Eyelashes

Woman with Long Eyelashes

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in Woman with Long Eyelashes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1970

Poster of Rain Outside the Porthole

Rain Outside the Porthole

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in Rain Outside the Porthole as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1970

Poster of A Mysterious Sword

A Mysterious Sword

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in A Mysterious Sword as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1970

Poster of A Man Who Arrived by Night Train

A Man Who Arrived by Night Train

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in A Man Who Arrived by Night Train as 'Original Story, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1970

Poster of A Woman Pursued

A Woman Pursued

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in A Woman Pursued as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 26 1970

Poster of A Crape-Myrtle with Morning Dew

A Crape-Myrtle with Morning Dew

Im Kwon-taek was 34 in A Crape-Myrtle with Morning Dew as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1970

Poster of One-eyed Park

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in One-eyed Park as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1970

Poster of A Sword Under the Moon

A Sword Under the Moon

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in A Sword Under the Moon as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1970

Poster of Three Generations of Men

Three Generations of Men

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in Three Generations of Men as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 23 1969

Poster of Sorry to Give You Trouble

Sorry to Give You Trouble

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in Sorry to Give You Trouble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1969

Poster of Rainy Gomoryeong Hill

Rainy Gomoryeong Hill

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in Rainy Gomoryeong Hill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1969

Poster of A Precious Sword, A Knife of Thunder

A Precious Sword, A Knife of Thunder

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in A Precious Sword, A Knife of Thunder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1969

Poster of The Night of Full Moon

The Night of Full Moon

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in The Night of Full Moon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1969

Poster of Escaping Shanghai

Escaping Shanghai

Im Kwon-taek was 33 in Escaping Shanghai as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1969

Poster of Eagle of Wild Field

Eagle of Wild Field

Im Kwon-taek was 32 in Eagle of Wild Field as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

Poster of Returned Left-handed Man

Returned Left-handed Man

Im Kwon-taek was 32 in Returned Left-handed Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1968

Poster of Lady in Dream

Im Kwon-taek was 32 in Lady in Dream as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1968

Poster of A Man Like the Wind

A Man Like the Wind

Im Kwon-taek was 32 in A Man Like the Wind as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1968

Poster of Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin

Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin

Im Kwon-taek was 31 in Femme Fatale, Jang Hee Bin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1968

Poster of Nostalgia

Im Kwon-taek was 31 in Nostalgia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1967

Poster of A Swordsman

Im Kwon-taek was 31 in A Swordsman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 11 1967

Poster of A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern

A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern

Im Kwon-taek was 31 in A Red-and-blue Gauze Lantern as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1967

Poster of Nilliri

Im Kwon-taek was 30 in Nilliri as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1966

Poster of I Am a King

Im Kwon-taek was 30 in I Am a King as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1966

Poster of Ok-i Makes a Judge Cry

Ok-i Makes a Judge Cry

Im Kwon-taek was 30 in Ok-i Makes a Judge Cry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 13 1966

Poster of Battlefield and a Female Teacher

Battlefield and a Female Teacher

Im Kwon-taek was 29 in Battlefield and a Female Teacher as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1966

Poster of The King and the Servant Boy

The King and the Servant Boy

Im Kwon-taek was 29 in The King and the Servant Boy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1965

Poster of Fading in the Rain

Fading in the Rain

Im Kwon-taek was 28 in Fading in the Rain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 11 1965

Poster of Her Majesty Yeonghwa

Her Majesty Yeonghwa

Im Kwon-taek was 28 in Her Majesty Yeonghwa as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1964

Poster of The Power for Ten Years

The Power for Ten Years

Im Kwon-taek was 28 in The Power for Ten Years as 'Director, Adaptation'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1964

Poster of The Regular Tardy Student

The Regular Tardy Student

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in The Regular Tardy Student as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 30 1964

Poster of The Teacher with Ten Daughters

The Teacher with Ten Daughters

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in The Teacher with Ten Daughters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1964

Poster of The Result of the Ambition

The Result of the Ambition

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in The Result of the Ambition as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1964

Poster of The Heartbreaking Story

The Heartbreaking Story

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in The Heartbreaking Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1964

Poster of Sinmungo

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in Sinmungo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1963

Poster of For My Husband

Im Kwon-taek was 27 in For My Husband as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1963

Poster of Man Is Not Popular

Man Is Not Popular

Im Kwon-taek was 26 in Man Is Not Popular as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1963

Poster of Fighting Lions

Im Kwon-taek was 26 in Fighting Lions as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1962

Poster of The War and an Old Man

The War and an Old Man

Im Kwon-taek was 26 in The War and an Old Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 09 1962

Poster of Farewell to the Duman River

Farewell to the Duman River

Im Kwon-taek was 25 in Farewell to the Duman River as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1962

Poster of Bonanza

Im Kwon-taek was 25 in Bonanza as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1961

Poster of Horizon

Im Kwon-taek was 24 in Horizon as 'Assistant Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

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