The Man with Three Coffins (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, The Man with Three Coffins is a drama film directed by Lee Jang-ho, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. An isolated, depressed widower in search of meaning and redemption and still trying to come to terms with the circumstances of his wife's death three years earlier is gradually making his way towards her home town near the Korean border when his path crosses that of a dying company director (whose last wish is to go home to the same village to die) and his nurse.
Who’s in it. The Man with Three Coffins stars Kim Myung-gon, Lee Bo-hee as Mrs. Choe, Choo Sok-yang and Ko Seol-bong as Hee-jang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Man with Three Coffins 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 Man with Three Coffins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with Three Coffins tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with Three Coffins (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man with Three Coffins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man with Three Coffins worth watching?
- The Man with Three Coffins holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with Three Coffins?
- The Man with Three Coffins stars Kim Myung-gon, Lee Bo-hee, Choo Sok-yang, Ko Seol-bong and Ko Sul-bong.
- When was The Man with Three Coffins released?
- The Man with Three Coffins was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.