The Berlin File

Name: The Berlin File
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2013-01-30
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ha Jung-woo, Han Suk-kyu, Ryoo Seung-bum, Gianna Jun, Lee Kyung-young

2013·Movie·120 min·★ 6.7(228)

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“Trust No One. Suspect Everyone.”

When an illicit arms deal goes bad, North Korean spy Pyo Jong-seong finds himself targeted not just by the South Koreans but also his own bosses.

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About The Berlin File

The Berlin File is a 2013 Korean-language action, thriller and crime film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. The cast is led by Ha Jung-woo, Han Suk-kyu, Ryoo Seung-bum. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Rakuten Viki, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The Berlin File was produced by CJ Entertainment, Filmmaker R&K, and Union Investment Partners and made in South Korea. It was released on January 30, 2013. Made on a budget of about $9 million, it went on to gross $49 million worldwide.

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Writers: Ryoo Seung-wan
Release date: January 30, 2013
Original language: Korean
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $49 million
Production: CJ Entertainment, Filmmaker R&K, Union Investment Partners

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The Berlin File cast & crew

The Berlin File was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan and written by Ryoo Seung-wan.

The cast features Ha Jung-woo as Pyo Jong-seong, Han Suk-kyu as Jung Jin-soo, Ryoo Seung-bum as Dong Myung-soo, Gianna Jun as Ryun Jung-hee, Lee Kyung-young as Lee Hak-su, and John Keogh as Marty.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jo Yeong-wook, cinematography is by Choi Young-hwan, and it was produced by Jeong Tae-sung and Park Cheol-su.

Is The Berlin File worth watching?

The Berlin File holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 228 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and crime, The Berlin File is worth a place on your watchlist.

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