The Coachman(1961)
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The Coachman 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.
The Coachman (1961) is a war and drama film directed by Kang Dae-jin, released on February 15, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Young-kyun and Jo Mi-ryeong. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Kang Dae-jin
- Writers:
- Lim Hee-jae
- Producers:
- Park Hui-baek, Lee Hwa-ryong
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Mun-baek
- Composer:
- Lee In-kwon
- Production:
- Hwaseong Co.
- Status:
- Released
The Coachman Cast & Crew
Main 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)
Yoon In-ja
as Mrs. Lee (Wife of President Hwang)
Choi Ji-hee
as Mi-ja (Ok-hee's friend)
Key crew
Directed by Kang Dae-jin, written by Lim Hee-jae, produced by Park Hui-baek and Lee Hwa-ryong.
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The Coachman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 10 ratings.
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The Coachman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Coachman online?
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Who stars in The Coachman?
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The main cast of The Coachman (1961) includes Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Jeong-sun, Shin Young-kyun, Jo Mi-ryeong and Hwang Hae. The film was directed by Kang Dae-jin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Coachman released?
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The Coachman was released on February 15, 1961 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Coachman worth watching?
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The Coachman (1961) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.