Bulgasari (1962)
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Bulgasari (불가사리 is a Bulgasali)1962 South Korean giant monster film produced by Kwang-seong Films. Released to South Korean theaters on December 1, 1962, Bulgasari is believed to be the first Korean giant monster film, predating Yongary, Monster from the Deep and Space Monster Wangmagwi by five years, and was inspired by the same legendary monster as the 1985 North Korean film Pulgasari.[2] It is now considered lost.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Murdered by traitors during the late Goryeo period, a skilled martial artist resurrects as the iron-eating monster Bulgasari to seek vengeance.
Staff[edit | edit source]
Staff role on the left, staff member's name on the right.
- Directed by Kim Myeong-je
- Produced by Cho Yong-Jin
- Written by Yoon Beom
- Music by Kim Yong-hwan
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Choe Seong-ho
- Choi Mu-ryong
- Eom Aeng-ran
- Ji Bang-yeol
- Jo Hang
- Kim Dong-won
- Gang Mi-ae
- Park Sun-bong
- Lee Up-Dong
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Monsters[edit | edit source]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Bulgasari (film)/Gallery.
Alternate titles[edit | edit source]
- Pulgasari (alternate romanization)
- Bulgasari at the End of Songdo (松都末年의 불가사리; full South Korean title)
Theatrical releases[edit | edit source]
- South Korea - December 1, 1962
Reception[edit | edit source]
Bulgasari was widely panned upon release for Kim Myeong-je's antiquated direction and unconvincing special effects.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
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