The Attorney

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The Attorney

2013

2h 7m

Drama

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After a friend's son is abducted and tortured, a tax attorney becomes the defense lawyer for a group of young men in a case against the government.

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Nick Schager

The Dissolve

[D]espite [some] concessions to unrealistic Hollywood conventions, The Attorney's righteous anger at injustice [...] is delivered with effectively mounting urgency.

Rated: 3.5/5

Feb 13, 2014

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Joe Leydon

Variety

A familiar yet compelling South Korean courtroom drama, propelled by Song Kang-ho's strong performance as an unlikely hero.

Feb 10, 2014

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Tirdad Derakhshani

Philadelphia Inquirer

What makes writer-director Yang Woo-seok's feature debut special is how it handles this shocking incident with verve, style, and humor.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 7, 2014

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Too important to miss.

Rated: B+

Sep 9, 2021

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Richard Yu

Cinema Escapist

The Attorney's true contribution to the world rests in its recognition of the injustices of the past.

Jun 27, 2019

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

It might have a generic title, but this Korean import combines its laughs and thrills into a powerful package.

Mar 21, 2014

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Mrs M

Excellent and truly important to see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

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Steve C

Those idiots in a certain western country against fascism, who are calling everything that opposes their views as such, have no idea what it is. They would do well to watch this film which is based on true events. Not being allowed to peacefully protest is fascism. Being attacked for peaceful protest is fascism. Of course, those committing crimes (e.g. assault, vandalism, looting) during protests should be arrested and prosecuted.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Don't let the poster fool you. It aint a happy movie. Song Kang-ho, the Korean Eddie Garcia, tells another story from the Chun Doo-hwan regime. It's another pesperspective in the life of an attorney, he's already done THE BARBER and THE TAXI DRIVER, which story sits in the same abusive regime. I love how Song's character changed through out this powerful drama. Ironic to say the least, the same real life attorney became a corrupt president and killed himself for his remorse. Saying that, in this film we do see the best part of his life, fighting for human rights. How I envy Korean cinema in showcasing a lot of films, Good films, about their tortured past in the Chun Doo-hwan regime, Philippine history had its share of bitter past from the Spaniards, the Americans, the Japs and Marcos' martial law, but we never tell it enough thru the big screen.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Fantastic movie really liked it, a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Great Movie! It's a must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Those déjà vu yet familiar scenario is one thing. Despite occasionally melodramatic, its general light-footed tone is a great advantage.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Yang Woo-suk

Director

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Kim Young-ae

Choi Soon-ae

Kwak Do-won

Cha Dong-yeong

Oh Dal-su

Park Dong-ho

Song Young-chang

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Synopsis

After a friend's son is abducted and tortured, a tax attorney becomes the defense lawyer for a group of young men in a case against the government.

Director: Yang Woo-suk
Screenwriter: Yang Woo-suk, Yoon Hyeon-ho
Production Co: Withus Film
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 15, 2014
Runtime: 2h 7m

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