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The Big Swindle

2004 · 116 min

A twisty, fast-paced caper that keeps you guessing with its layered deceptions and sharp, cynical wit.

Tagline
Fraud is not a technique, it is psychological warfare.
Overview
After being convicted for fraud, one month has passed since Choi Chang-hyuk's release from jail. But this time around he's got an elaborate plan cooked up. It's the biggest bank heist in history that'll make any thief have a wet dream. The best five thieves come together to form a team.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • deception
  • crime
  • greed
  • betrayal
  • conspiracy
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • nonlinear
  • ensemble
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour6
Realism6
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness5
Complexity7
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
comedy, crime, action
Directed by
Choi Dong-hoon
Written by
Choi Dong-hoon
Starring
Park Shin-yang, Baek Yoon-sik, Yum Jung-ah, Lee Moon-sik, Cheon Ho-jin, Park Won-sang, Kim Sang-ho, Son Ji-na
Music
Han Jae-gwon
Cinematography
Choi Young-hwan
Runtime
116 min
Country
South Korea
Languages
Russian, English, Korean

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