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Juror 8 is a 2019 South Korean legal drama film, based on the 1957 American film 12 Angry Men. It was released on May 15, 2019.[2][3][4]
Juror 8 | |
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Hangul | 배심원들 |
Revised Romanization | Baesimwondeul |
Directed by | Hong Seung-wan |
Screenplay by | Hong Seung-wan |
Produced by | Kim Mu-ryeong |
Starring | |
Edited by | Kim Chang-ju |
Production company | Banzakbanzak Film Production |
Distributed by | CGV Arthouse |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Box office | US$1.83 million[1] |
The story takes place in 2008 during South Korea's first jury trial. Eight ordinary citizens from different backgrounds are summoned to be jurors of a criminal trial.
The first script reading took place on June 29, 2018.[6] Principal photography began on July 7, 2018 and filming wrapped up on September 22, 2018.[7]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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2019 |
39th Korean Association of Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor | Park Hyung-sik | Won | [8] |
40th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | [9] | ||
Popular Star Award | Won | [10] | |||
Istanbul International Crime And Punishment Film Festival 2019 | Habertürk Audience Award | Juror 8 | Won | [11] |
As of 26 May 2019, the film reached a total of 270,270 admissions grossing $1,831,951 in revenue.[1]
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