Also known as: 주검의 상자 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Box of Death (Korean: 주검의 상자) is a 1955 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-young. It was the celebrated director's debut film, and the first Korean film to use synchronous sound.
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Box of Death (죽엄의 상자) — verified Korean film. Released 1955-06-11. Directed by Kim Ki-young. 1 verified cast.
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Genre: drama film
Original language: Korean
Title: Box of Death
Korean Title: 주검의 상자
Year: 1955
Country: South Korean
Director: Kim Ki-young
Notable Achievement: first Korean film to use synchronous sound
Release Year: 1955
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Wikidata lists the Korean name as 주검의 상자; KoreaAPI uses 죽엄의 상자 (chosen by source authority).
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Box of Death (Korean: 주검의 상자) is a 1955 South Korean film directed by Kim Ki-young. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was Box of Death released?
Box of Death was released in 1955-06-11 (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in Box of Death?
Cast includes Choi Moo-ryong (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed Box of Death?
Box of Death was directed by Kim Ki-young (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's genre?
Box of Death — Genre: drama film (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's original language?
Box of Death — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's title?
Box of Death — Title: Box of Death (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's korean title?
Box of Death — Korean Title: 주검의 상자 (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's year?
Box of Death — Year: 1955 (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's country?
Box of Death — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's director?
Box of Death — Director: Kim Ki-young (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's notable achievement?
Box of Death — Notable Achievement: first Korean film to use synchronous sound (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is Box of Death's release year?
Box of Death — Release Year: 1955 (verified via Wikidata Q4951596 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC; Wikipedia Box of Death 2026-09-04 11:53 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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