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
Revivre
Im Kwon-taek was 78 in Revivre as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Hanji
Hanji
Im Kwon-taek was 74 in Hanji as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2011
Poster of Beyond the Years
Beyond the Years
Im Kwon-taek was 70 in Beyond the Years as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 2007
Poster of Low Life
Low Life
Im Kwon-taek was 68 in Low Life as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2004
Poster of Painted Fire
Painted Fire
Im Kwon-taek was 66 in Painted Fire as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2002
Poster of Chunhyang
Chunhyang
Im Kwon-taek was 63 in Chunhyang as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 2000
Poster of Downfall
Downfall
Im Kwon-taek was 61 in Downfall as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1997
Poster of Festival
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
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
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
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
Adada
Im Kwon-taek was 50 in Adada as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1987
Poster of Ticket
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
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
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
Mandala
Im Kwon-taek was 45 in Mandala as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of Jagko
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
Divine Bow
Im Kwon-taek was 43 in Divine Bow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1979
Poster of Genealogy
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
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
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
Yeonhwa 2
Im Kwon-taek was 38 in Yeonhwa 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1975
Poster of Yeonhwa
Yeonhwa
Im Kwon-taek was 38 in Yeonhwa as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1975
Poster of I Won't Cry
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
The Testimony
Im Kwon-taek was 37 in The Testimony as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Weeds
Weeds
Im Kwon-taek was 37 in Weeds as 'Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1973
Poster of The Big Chase
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
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
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
Nostalgia
Im Kwon-taek was 31 in Nostalgia as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1967
Poster of A Swordsman
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
Nilliri
Im Kwon-taek was 30 in Nilliri as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1966
Poster of I Am a King
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
Sinmungo
Im Kwon-taek was 27 in Sinmungo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 28 1963
Poster of For My Husband
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
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 A Bonanza
A Bonanza
Im Kwon-taek was 25 in A Bonanza as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1961
Poster of Horizon
Horizon
Im Kwon-taek was 24 in Horizon as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

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