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The Attorney is a 2013 South Korean legal drama directed by Yang Woo-suk and starring Song Kang-ho. Its story was inspired by the 1981 Burim case, in which students and activists were arrested and subjected to abuse under South Korea's authoritarian government. Song plays a commercially successful lawyer whose involvement in a politically charged defense changes his outlook and career. The film combines courtroom drama with a fictionalized account of events linked to later president Roh Moo-hyun and sold more than 11 million tickets.
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Who stars in the South Korean movie 'The Attorney'?
'The Attorney' is a 2013 legal drama starring the acclaimed South Korean actor Song Kang-ho. He plays a commercial lawyer who takes on a highly sensitive political case.
What historical event inspired the plot of 'The Attorney'?
The story was heavily inspired by the real-life 1981 Burim case in South Korea. In this historical event, students and activists were arrested and tortured under an authoritarian government.
Who directed the 2013 film 'The Attorney'?
The film was directed by Yang Woo-suk and released in 2013. It became a massive box office hit in South Korea due to its powerful political message and lead performance.
What is the premise of the main character in 'The Attorney'?
Song Kang-ho plays a money-driven tax lawyer who initially cares only about his own financial success. However, his life changes drastically when he decides to defend the abused students from the Burim case.
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