Go Go 70s
South Korea  2008, 118 min

One of Korea’s biggest box office sensations of 2008, this music biopic will have you dusting off those go-go boots, working that miniskirt and shimmying down the aisle.

This film is based on a true story from the 1970s, when South Korea went through a dark period ruled by an autocratic military regime. So it’s no surprise when singer Sang-gyu (Jo Seung-woo) and guitarist Man-shik (real-life rocker Cha Seung-woo) formed “The Devils” rock group, quickly shooting to stardom, giving the youth a voice in turbulent times. The six-member group also includes Mimi (Shin Min-ah of A Bittersweet Life), a sexy go-go dancer who wears miniskirts and quickly becomes a fashion icon with the jet set. Performing at Seoul’s Nirvana club, the band’s success is thrilling but tensions in the group begin to boil. With the oppressive dictatorship shutting down venues, Sang-gyu decides its time to fight back and organize a passionate concert for “The Devils”. Bursting with vibrant colors, raw musical numbers and archival footage, Go Go 70s is a definite crowd pleaser and demonstrates the power of music to tear down barriers and free an entire generation. (Korean with English subtitles) -- Lewis Tice

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Director: Ho Choi
Cast: Jo Seung-woo, Shin Min-ah, Cha Seung-woo, Son Gyeong-ho, Choi Min-cheol, Kim Min-gyu, Hong Gwang-ho, Lee Cheong-min
Screenwriter(s): Ho Choi
Producer(s): Shim Bo-gyeong
Cinematographer: Kim Byeong-seo
Editor(s): Kim Sang-beom, Kim Jae-beom
Ho Choi's Filmography: Sasaeng gyeoldan (Bloody Ties) (2006); Who Are You? (2002); Bai Jun (Bye June) (1998)
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