Oldboy (2005) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	March 25, 2005 (Limited)
On DVD:	August 23, 2005
Genre:	Crime, Suspense
Director:	Chan-wook Park
Writer:	Chan-wook Park
Cast:	Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu, Hye-jeong Kang, Dae-han Ji, Dal-su Oh, Byeong-ok Kim, Su-hyeon Kim, Seung-jin Lee, Su-kyeong Yun, Myeong-shin Park
Studio:	Tartan Films
Official site:	films.tartanfilmsusa.com/oldboy
Running Time:	119 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for strong violence including scenes of torture, sexuality and pervasive language

A man is inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years and his wife is brutally murdered. On his release, he is given a wallet full of money and a mobile phone. A stranger calls and asks him to try and figure out why he was imprisoned. A girl appears and promises to help him solve the enigma and seek vengeance for his cruel fate.

As the search progresses, the man finally comes face to face with...

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Movie Review

"Oldboy," now out on DVD, is the latest Asian import to be receiving rave reviews from critics and film aficionados alike, and if you're into weird, edgy and twisted filmmaking, it might be right up your alley. Still, it may be a little over hyped. Full movie review »