Running Turtle
Jo Pil-seong, a rural detective with a gambling addiction, is on the brink of losing his job when he has his gambling winnings stolen by an escapee convict. Jo Pil-seong sets out to catch the fugitive and retain his money and dignity.
Where to watch Running Turtle in United States
Can I watch Running Turtle in United States? Yes — you can stream Running Turtle in United States on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Fawesome.
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Where is Running Turtle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Cineverse | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
About Running Turtle
Running Turtle is a 2009 Korean-language thriller, comedy and crime film directed by Lee Yeon-woo. The cast is led by Kim Yoon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kyeon Mi-ri. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.
Running Turtle was produced by Cine2000, Showbox, and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on June 11, 2009.
- Director
- Lee Yeon-woo
- Writers
- Lee Yeon-woo
- Release date
- June 11, 2009
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Cine2000, Showbox, CJ Entertainment
Running Turtle cast & crew
Running Turtle was directed by Lee Yeon-woo and written by Lee Yeon-woo.
The cast features Kim Yoon-seok as Detective Phil-sung, Jung Kyung-ho as Ki-tae, Kyeon Mi-ri as Phil-sung's wife, Sun Woo-sun as Kyung-joo, Kim Ji-na as Ok-soon, and Shin Jung-keun as Yong-bae.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jang Young-gyu, cinematography is by Cho Yong-kyu, and it was produced by Lee Choon-yun and Lee Mi-young.
Is Running Turtle worth watching?
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, comedy, and crime, Running Turtle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Running Turtle
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Cast of Running Turtle
Kim Yoon-seok
Detective Phil-sung
Jung Kyung-ho
Ki-tae
Kyeon Mi-ri
Phil-sung's wife
Sun Woo-sun
Kyung-joo
Kim Ji-na
Ok-soon
Shin Jung-keun
Yong-bae
Choi Kwon
Jae-suk
Seo Dong-soo
Fat Man
Ju Jin-mo
Yang
Kim Hie-won
Martial Arts Instructor
Kang Yi-eun
Bear Coffee Shop Madame
Im Hyeong-taek
Detective Park
Running Turtle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Running Turtle in United States?
Running Turtle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, The Roku Channel in United States.
▸Is Running Turtle on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Running Turtle is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Running Turtle in?
Running Turtle is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Running Turtle?
Running Turtle runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
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