The Lovers and the Despot
Sep 22, 2016 · 1h 38m
Director
Robert Cannan, Ross AdamOverview
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
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Cast of The Lovers and the Despot
Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
Yuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles- Michael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
- Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
- Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
- Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
- Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
- Pierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
Lee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker- David StraubSelf - US SD Officer (1984-86)
- Jang Jin-sunSelf - Kim's Former Court Poet
- Nishida TetsuoSelf - Film Critic
Derek MalcolmSelf - Film Critic- Dean S. RobinsonSelf - Vienna US Embassy Officer (1985-87)
Shin Sang-okSelf - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Kim Jong-ilSelf - Politician (archive footage)
Kim Il-sungSelf - Politician (archive footage)
Kim Jong-unSelf - Politician (archive footage)
Crew of The Lovers and the Despot
- Robert CannanDirector, Producer, Writer
- Ross AdamDirector, Producer, Writer
- Jim HessionEditor, Writer
- Natasha Dack OjumuProducer
- Sheryl CrownExecutive Producer
- Maggie MonteithExecutive Producer
- Victoria SteventonExecutive Producer
- Cristina LjungbergExecutive Producer
- Lizzie FranckeExecutive Producer
Richard HolmesExecutive Producer- Nick FraserExecutive Producer
- Kate TownsendExecutive Producer
- Sandra WhiphamExecutive Producer
Nathan HalpernOriginal Music Composer- Alastair SirkettSound Designer
Aminé RamerMusic Supervisor- Connie FarrMusic Supervisor
- Victoria ChalkCo-Editor
- Nikki ParrottAssociate Producer
- Christoph JörgCo-Producer
About The Lovers and the Despot
What is The Lovers and the Despot about?
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
When was The Lovers and the Despot released?
The Lovers and the Despot was released on September 22, 2016.
Where can I watch The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot was directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam.
Who is in the cast of The Lovers and the Despot?
The cast of The Lovers and the Despot includes Paul Courtenay Hyu (Shin Sang-ok), Yuna Shin (Choi Eun-hee), Choi Eun-hee (Self - Actress / Various Roles), Michael Yi (Self - US Intelligence Officer) and Shin Jeong-kyun (Self - Choi and Shin's Son).
Is The Lovers and the Despot on Netflix?
No, The Lovers and the Despot is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.