The Night Before the Strike (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1990, The Night Before the Strike is a drama film directed by Chang Youn-hyun, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. There are 200 miserably impoverished people working in the Dongseong Metalworks Factory. JU Wan-ik is introduced to the forging team as a new member of the team and they all go drinking together to welcome him.
Who’s in it. The Night Before the Strike stars Go Dong-eop as Won-ki, Im Yeong-gu as Ju Wan-ik, Um Kyung-hwan as Choon-seop and Hong Seok-Yeon as Jae-pil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Night Before the Strike 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 Night Before the Strike page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before the Strike tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before the Strike (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Before the Strike change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Before the Strike worth watching?
- The Night Before the Strike 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 Night Before the Strike?
- The Night Before the Strike stars Go Dong-eop, Im Yeong-gu, Um Kyung-hwan, Hong Seok-Yeon and Gang Neung-won.
- When was The Night Before the Strike released?
- The Night Before the Strike was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.