The Black Republic (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1990, The Black Republic is a drama film directed by Park Kwang-su, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A social drama about a young student activist who hides from the authorities by working in a small mining town.
Who’s in it. The Black Republic stars Moon Sung-keun as Kim Ki-young, Park Joong-hoon as Lee Sung-cheol, Shim Hye-jin as Song Young-sook and Hwang Hae as Mr. Shim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Black Republic has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Republic page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Republic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Republic (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Republic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black Republic worth watching?
- The Black Republic holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Republic?
- The Black Republic stars Moon Sung-keun, Park Joong-hoon, Shim Hye-jin, Hwang Hae and Lee Il-woong.
- When was The Black Republic released?
- The Black Republic was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
