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The King's Case Note

Original title: Imgeumnimui sagunsoocheob
  • 2017
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
544
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The King's Case Note (2017)
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KoreanComedyMystery

A clever King and his brilliant chronicle keeper hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.A clever King and his brilliant chronicle keeper hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.A clever King and his brilliant chronicle keeper hunt for the truth behind a crime that threatens the throne and the stability of the country.

  • Director
    • Moon Hyun-sung
  • Writers
    • Yoon-Mi Heo
    • Moon Hyun-sung
    • Eui-Mok Jung
  • Stars
    • Lee Sun-kyun
    • Ahn Jae-hong
    • Kim Hee-won
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    544
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Moon Hyun-sung
    • Writers
      • Yoon-Mi Heo
      • Moon Hyun-sung
      • Eui-Mok Jung
    • Stars
      • Lee Sun-kyun
      • Ahn Jae-hong
      • Kim Hee-won
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lee Sun-kyun
    Lee Sun-kyun
    • King Yejong
    Ahn Jae-hong
    Ahn Jae-hong
    • Yoon Yi-seo
    Kim Hee-won
    Kim Hee-won
    • Nam Gun-hee
    Joo Jin-mo
    • Jik Je-hak
    Jang Young-nam
    Jang Young-nam
    • Soo-bin
    Gyeong Su Jin
    • Seon-hwa
    Jung Hae-in
    Jung Hae-in
    • Heuk-woon
    Chani
    Chani
    • King Ye-jong (young)
    Sung Do-hyun
    • Hong Do-Gwang
    Jeong Do-won
    Jeong Do-won
    • Jeong Do-gwang
    Kim Eung-soo
    Kim Eung-soo
    • First vice-premier
    Kim Hong-pa
    Kim Hong-pa
    • Joseon dynasty prime minister
    Song Hoon
    Song Hoon
    • Constable
    Eom Ji-seong
    • Prince Jaseong
    Moon Kyeong-min
    • Minister
    Lee Sang-won
    • Chief gatekeeper
    Shim Wan-Joon
    • Fisherman
    Lee Won
    • Officer #3
    • Director
      • Moon Hyun-sung
    • Writers
      • Yoon-Mi Heo
      • Moon Hyun-sung
      • Eui-Mok Jung
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews5

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    10shahed-hoque

    Great movie

    I am fond of Korean movies. Did not expected must by seeing the rating . It's a out of box detective movie which is under rated in my view. Thoroughly enjoyable. Great acting and humor. Highly recommend for all ages. Please watch. You are gonna like it.
    9baekms

    Great surprise

    Loving detective movies, this Korean movie has all the ingredients for a good detective comedy. To recommend without a doubt. Waiting for a second part!
    7digdog-785-717538

    a pretty solid Sherlock Holmes clone

    If you liked Robert Downing Jr's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes in A Game Of Shadows, then rejoice because The Kings Case Note is the same film - same characters, same tone, and a plot heavily influenced by The Hound Of The Baskerville, plus some generic "intrigue in the court" plot thrown in.

    Likeable characters, occasional humor, just a touch of Wuxia, a pretty solid production values make this a welcome break from the horrible films i've been watching lately. Don't expect a masterpiece, but do expect to be amused in this comedy / mystery set in medieval Korea.

    I would recommend The Kings Case Note; it's funny, not presumptuous, and while it may need a bit of trimming down, it's absolutely fine for a pleasant evening.

    My vote: 7/10.
    7saurabhshivalkar

    Pleasant Performances with average aesthetics

    This one has a well woven screenplay and keeps the characters relevant till the climax. Carefully shows the strengths and weaknesses of characters and backed with good performance. The film however lacks a little bit on cinematic aesthetics and background score. The film feels very simply shot and emphasised more on the actors.

    Additionally, the art department has make it seem very believable and the costumes are also very good. Had the film had better colour scheme, it would have been aesthetically brilliant and appealing for the audience. The king and his subject outshine everyone in the film with their performances.

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    Will Ferrell in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy
    Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway in Chinatown (1974)
    Mystery

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    • Release date
      • April 28, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • 王的偵探事件簿
    • Filming locations
      • South Korea
    • Production company
      • A Film Company Ram
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    • Budget
      • $8,540,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $90,959
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,462
      • Apr 30, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $11,383,493
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54m(114 min)

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