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Release Date: April 25, 2003
Runtime: 131 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Crime Thriller
Budget: $2,800,000
Revenue: $26,000,000
Original Language: Korean
Status: Released
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82/100
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8.1/10
TMDB
4,476 votes
8.1/10
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263,929 votes
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Memories of Murder

2003

"Truth hides in the shadows of the past."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Crónica de un asesino en serie? 🇯🇵 JA: Satsujin no tsuioku? 🇰🇷 KO: Salinui chueok? 🇸🇦 AR: ذكريات قاتل? 🇷🇴 RO: Asasin în serie All international titles (14) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $2,800,000
Revenue: $26,000,000
Profit $23,200,000
ROI +828.6% (9.3x)

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Memories of Murder is directed by Bong Joon Ho .

Cast of Memories of Murder

Kim Sang-kyung as Detective Seo Tae-yoon in Memories of Murder
Kim Sang-kyung
Detective Seo Tae-yoon
Kim Roi-ha as Detective Cho Yong-koo in Memories of Murder
Kim Roi-ha
Detective Cho Yong-koo
Song Jae-ho as Sergeant Shin Dong-chul in Memories of Murder
Song Jae-ho
Sergeant Shin Dong-chul

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Memories of Murder

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of South Korea, including rural areas that added authenticity to the bleak atmosphere of the 1980s setting.

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  • In one scene, a newspaper clipping features a mention of the real-life serial murders that gripped South Korea, serving as a chilling reminder of the film's basis in true events.

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  • During a chase scene, a background character can be seen wearing a shirt with a logo that is inconsistent with the film's 1980s setting, showcasing a minor anachronism.

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  • Director Bong Joon-ho has cited the influence of American crime thrillers from the 1970s, particularly the works of directors like Sidney Lumet, in shaping the film's narrative style.

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