City of the Rising Sun(1999)
태양은 없다
The last one is going in style!
City of the Rising Sun Synopsis
Do-chul is a boxer who never wins a game. While trying to make some money, he gets involved with Hong-ki, a small-time crook. They somehow make friends and hang around together, but their views toward life and the world are almost opposite.
City of the Rising Sun (1999) is a drama and crime film directed by Kim Sung-soo, released on January 9, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Beom-soo and Han Go-eun. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Sung-soo
- Writers:
- Sim San, Kim Sung-soo
- Producers:
- Cho Min-hwan, Lee Min-su
- Cinematographer:
- Kim Hyung-koo
- Composer:
- Park Young
- Production:
- Sidus
- Status:
- Released
City of the Rising Sun (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for City of the Rising Sun before you stream it.
City of the Rising Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jung Woo-sung
as Do-chul
Lee Jung-jae
as Hong-ki
Lee Beom-soo
as Byeong-guk
Han Go-eun
as Mimi
Park Ji-hoon
as Seong-hoon
Lee Ki-yeol
as Mr. Moon
- Han Bok-hui
Han Bok-hui
as Hong-ki's Mother
Park Sung-woong
as Byeong-guk's Man
Kim Young-ho
as Boxing Trainer
Kwon Tae-won
as Man
Lee Bong-gyu
as Lender
- Choi Sun-joong
Choi Sun-joong
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Kim Sung-soo, written by Sim San and Kim Sung-soo, produced by Cho Min-hwan and Lee Min-su.
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City of the Rising Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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City of the Rising Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City of the Rising Sun online?
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City of the Rising Sun (1999) is available to stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and TVING. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in City of the Rising Sun?
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The main cast of City of the Rising Sun (1999) includes Jung Woo-sung, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Beom-soo, Han Go-eun and Park Ji-hoon. The film was directed by Kim Sung-soo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City of the Rising Sun released?
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City of the Rising Sun was released on January 9, 1999 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is City of the Rising Sun worth watching?
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City of the Rising Sun (1999) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City of the Rising Sun?
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Yes. The official City of the Rising Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.