A Bonanza (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1961, A Bonanza is a drama film directed by Chang-Hwa Jeong, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. A young sailor arrives in Busan Harbour; an outrageous-looking, woolly bear of a man appears in downtown Busan with a shotgun over one shoulder, a heavy knapsack thrown over the other; a tough-looking young woman joins her friend in robbing a naïve fat man in a suit. The strands of character and story will slowly converge, well after the audience, tuned to the coincidences and mistaken identities of melodrama, has recognised that these three have a shared history and are fated to meet and reconcile.
Who’s in it. A Bonanza stars Kim Seung-ho as Jang Woon-chil, Hwang Hae as Dong-il, Um Aing-ran as Young-ok and Mi-ryeong Jo as Mrs. Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Bonanza has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Bonanza page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Bonanza tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Bonanza (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Bonanza change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Bonanza worth watching?
- A Bonanza holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Bonanza?
- A Bonanza stars Kim Seung-ho, Hwang Hae, Um Aing-ran, Mi-ryeong Jo and Heo Chang-kang.
- When was A Bonanza released?
- A Bonanza was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.