The Money (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1958, The Money is a drama and crime film directed by Kim So-dong, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. The Money is about a poor farmer whose bid for a better life ends up bringing calamity to his family. At the urging of loan shark Eok Jo (Choi Nam Hyun), Bong Su (Kim Seung Ho) sells his cows to start a business but he loses everything to a conman (No Kyung Hee). Bong Su accidentally kills Eok Jo in a fight and takes his money, and the police trace the crime back to Bong Su's son.
Who’s in it. The Money stars Choi Nam-hyun as Eok-jo, Kim Seung-ho as Bong-su, Kim Jin-kyu as Yeong-ho and Choi Eun-hee as Ok-gyeong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Money 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 Money page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Money tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Money (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Money change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Money worth watching?
- The Money holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Money?
- The Money stars Choi Nam-hyun, Kim Seung-ho, Kim Jin-kyu, Choi Eun-hee and Jeong Ae-ran.
- When was The Money released?
- The Money was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.