The Righteous Thief (2009 Film)
The Righteous Thief (Korean: 홍길동의 후예; RR: Hongkildongui Huye) is a 2009 South Korean action-comedy film directed by Jeong Yong-Ki. The narrative centers on the premise that the legendary Joseon Dynasty folk hero Hong Gil-dong was a real historical figure, and the film follows his 18th-generation descendant, Hong Mu-Hyeok.
Plot
Hong Mu-Hyeok, portrayed by Lee Beom-Soo, leads a double life. By day, he serves as a high school music teacher, maintaining a modest public persona. By night, he operates as a modern-day vigilante, continuing the legacy of his ancestor, Hong Gil-dong, by stealing from the corrupt. His primary antagonist is Lee Jeong-Min (Kim Soo-Ro), a ruthless businessman who exerts influence through bribery and political manipulation.
Production
The film was produced by Kim Jae-Jung, Lim Seung-Yong, Ham Jeong-Yeop, and Bae Seong-Eun, with cinematography by Moon Yong-Sik. Production commenced on July 31, 2009. The film was distributed by SK Telecom and released in South Korea on November 26, 2009, with a total runtime of 117 minutes.
Cast
- Lee Beom-Soo as Hong Mu-Hyeok
- Kim Soo-Ro as Lee Jeong-Min
- Lee Si-Young as Song Yeon-Hwa
- Sung Dong-Il as Song Jae-Pil
- Park In-Hwan as Hong Man-Seok
- Kim Ja-Ok as Seok Myeong-Ae
- Jo Hee-Bong as Park
- Jang Ki-Beom as Hong Chan-Hyeok
