The Man Standing Next: The Assassination of a President
DVD DVD7139
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- Genre
- Aspect ratio:9 (NTSC Widescreen)
- Disc number:1
- Format:DVD
- Language:KOR
- Rating:NR
- Region code:1
- Release date:05/26/2020
- Running time:114
- Features
- Genre
- Aspect ratio:9 (NTSC Widescreen)
- Disc number:1
- Format:DVD
- Language:KOR
- Rating:NR
- Region code:1
- Release date:05/26/2020
- Running time:114
Synopsis
In the 1970s, Korea is under the absolute control of the President Park (LEE Sung-min) who controls the KCIA, the organization with an edge over any branch of government. The director of KCIA, KIM Gyu-pyeong (LEE Byung-hun), is the seemingly most prospective second-in-command. In the midst of reign of fear, a former KCIA director, PARK Yong-gak (KWAK Do-won) who knows all about the government’s obscure operations, exiles to the U.S. where the investigation of ‘Koreagate’ is underway. As the tension escalates, the stifling political maneuvering by the all second-in-command’s unfolds.
Reviews:
"The Man Standing Next" is an exceptional mainstream film that uses the true-story setting to present a captivating spy thriller whose atmosphere, acting and direction will satisfy all viewers.” - HanCinema
“Stylistically, there are echoes of such notable '70s American political thrillers as "Parallax View" and "The Conversation.“ – Houston Chronicle