Memories of Murder
2003, Mystery & thriller/Crime, 2h 9m
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Memories of Murder blends the familiar crime genre with social satire and comedy, capturing the all-too human desperation of its key characters. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
In 1986, Park (Song Kang-ho) and Cho (Kim Roi-ha) are two simple-minded detectives assigned to a double murder investigation in a South Korean province. But when the murderer strikes several more times with the same pattern, the detectives realize that they are chasing the country's first documented serial killer. Relying on only their basic skills and tools, Park and Jo attempt to piece together the clues and solve the case in this thriller based on true events.
Cast & Crew
Song Kang-ho
Det. Park Doo-man
Det. Park Doo-man
Kim Sang-kyung
Det. Seo Tae-yoon
Det. Seo Tae-yoon
Kim Roi-ha
Det. Cho Yong-koo
Det. Cho Yong-koo
Song Jae-ho
Sgt. Shin Dong-chul
Sgt. Shin Dong-chul
Byun Hee-bong
Sgt. Koo Hee-bong
Sgt. Koo Hee-bong
Park Noh-shik
Baek Kwang-ho
Baek Kwang-ho
Critic Reviews for Memories of Murder
Audience Reviews for Memories of Murder
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Mar 07, 2015Bong Joon-ho uses a real Korean serial killer story as the basis for this always absorbing, terribly ironic and tragically hilarious crime drama that is both an intelligent social satire and a sharp political commentary, and he never ceases to surprise us until the very last shot.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Aug 07, 2013A murder chronicle that engulfs you into its own mystique. A richly layered film with great cinematic devices, satirical and distant at first, desperate, elusive and suspenseful by the end.Pierluigi P Super Reviewer
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Jun 12, 2013One of the best murder mystery films of all time! Based on a true story and an absolute must see!ZACHO D Super Reviewer
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Apr 10, 2013Amidst civil war, an under-manned, under-funded, and unprepared police department are faced with a serial killer. Mindblowing!Marcus W Super Reviewer
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