Official movie poster for Aimless Bullet (1961), a drama film

Aimless Bullet(1961)

오발탄

Let's get outta here!

7.1(38)1h 48m1961-04-13
Drama

Aimless Bullet Synopsis

Two brothers—Cheol-ho, an accountant with a toothache and a pregnant wife, and Yong-ho, an unemployed ex-soldier wounded in battle—navigate life in post-war Korea.

Aimless Bullet (1961) is a drama film directed by Yu Hyun-mok, released on April 13, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Kim Jin-kyu, Choi Mu-ryong, Seo Ae-ja and Kim Hye-jeong. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 38 ratings.

Director:
Yu Hyun-mok
Writers:
Lee Beom-seon, Lee Jong-gi, Lee I-ryeong
Producers:
Seong-chun Kim
Cinematographer:
Hak-seong Kim
Composer:
Seong-tae Kim
Production:
KTV
Status:
Released

Aimless Bullet Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Yu Hyun-mok, written by Lee Beom-seon, Lee Jong-gi and Lee I-ryeong, produced by Seong-chun Kim.

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Aimless Bullet Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 38 ratings.

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I’m struck by how Yoo Hyun-mok fuses Italian Neorealism with a distinctly Korean sense of moral paralysis, creating a portrait of post-war despair that still feels uncomfortably present. The film’s cramped interiors, handheld street scenes, and jarring cuts trap the viewer inside the same psychological claustrophobia that consumes its characters. Rather than depicting dramatic collapse, Obaltan shows a slow…

Reviewed on November 29, 2025

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Aimless Bullet – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Aimless Bullet online?

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Aimless Bullet (1961) is available to stream on MYmovies One. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Aimless Bullet?

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The main cast of Aimless Bullet (1961) includes Kim Jin-kyu, Choi Mu-ryong, Seo Ae-ja, Kim Hye-jeong and No Jae-shin. The film was directed by Yu Hyun-mok. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Aimless Bullet released?

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Aimless Bullet was released on April 13, 1961 and runs for 1h 48m.

Is Aimless Bullet worth watching?

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Aimless Bullet (1961) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.