An Upstart(1961)
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An Upstart Synopsis
A poor boarder inherits 30 million dollars from an American soldier whose life he saved during the Korean War. The stingy landlady instantly turns into a completely different person, women swarm around him, and charities ask him for donations. Gangsters come forward and try to kill him...
An Upstart (1961) is a comedy and drama film directed by Kim Soo-yong, released on July 13, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Ku Bong-seo, Do Kum-bong, Jeon Gye-hyeon and Yang Hoon. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Soo-yong
- Writers:
- Park Yeong-min
- Producers:
- Hwang Nam, Shin Sang-ok
- Cinematographer:
- Choi Gyeong-ok
- Composer:
- Jeong Yoon-joo
- Production:
- Shin Films
- Status:
- Released
An Upstart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ku Bong-seo
as Soonjin Maeng
Do Kum-bong
as Insook
Jeon Gye-hyeon
Yang Hoon
as Chief
Flyboy
as Jang In-soo
Nam Mi-ri
as Hye-sook
Kim Suk-il
as Jeong-ae
Kim Hee-kap
as President Kwon
Jeong Deuk-sun
as Wife
Ui-hyang Kim
as Madame
Lee Yea-chun
as Father
Han Eun-jin
as Mother
Key crew
Directed by Kim Soo-yong, written by Park Yeong-min, produced by Hwang Nam and Shin Sang-ok.
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An Upstart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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An Upstart – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in An Upstart?
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The main cast of An Upstart (1961) includes Ku Bong-seo, Do Kum-bong, Jeon Gye-hyeon, Yang Hoon and Flyboy. The film was directed by Kim Soo-yong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Upstart released?
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An Upstart was released on July 13, 1961 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is An Upstart worth watching?
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An Upstart (1961) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.