The Great Actor


The Great Actor is a 2016 South Korean film directed by Seok Min-woo and starring Oh Dal-su. It marked Oh's first starring role in a feature film.

Plot

Stage actor Jang Sung-pil has performed in minor roles for 20 years and is currently playing the part of a dog in a children's play, but he dreams of becoming a great actor. As he watches fellow performer Sul Gang-sik, who used to act with him before making it big, Sung-pil believes that his dream is still possible. His hopes rise when world-famous director Cannes Park holds an audition for the character of a priest in his new film Devil's Blood. When Sung-pil is accused of being an incompetent father and husband, he claims that he will be performing in the Cannes Park movie with Sul Gang-sik. To turn his lies into truth, Sung-pil embarks on a desperate journey to stardom, using every means possible.

Cast

Release & Reception

The film opened on March 30, 2016, topping the box office among domestic films and taking third place overall, just behind American films Zootopia and Batman vs. Superman. The film received mixed reviews, with most critics praising the performances and the story's unexpected depth.