Shim Hyung-rae

Shim Hyung-rae

This is a Korean name; the family name is Shim.

Shim Hyung-rae (born January 3, 1958) is a former-comedian and South Korean filmmaker best known for directing the 1999 re-make of Yonggary and D-War, by far the most expensive Korean movie in history. He has often worked with fellow directors Nam Gi-nam and Kim Cheong-gi. Currently, it is said Shim is working on a new project, Fish Wars..<http://www.varietyasiaonline.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,4505>

[edit] Selected filmography

as a director

D-War (디워 Di-wa) (2007)
Yonggary (용가리 Yong-gari) (1999) (re-released as Yonggary vs. Cycler or 2001 Yonggary on 2001)
Dragon Tuka (드래곤 투카 Deuraegon Tuka) (1996)
The Power King (파워킹 Paweo King) (1995)
Tirano's Claws (티라노의 발톱 Tirano-ui Baltup) (1994)
Pinky Can (핑크빛 깡통 Pingkibit Kkangtong) (1994)
Young-guwa gongryong Zzu-Zzu (영구와 공룡쭈쭈 Yeong-gu wa gongnyong Jju-jju) (1993)

as an actor

Ureme 8 (1993)
An Idiot and a Thief (머저리와 도둑놈 Meojeoriwa Doduknom) (1992)
Ureme 7: The Return of Ureme Ulemae 7: Dolaon Ulemae (1992)
Spark Man (스파크맨 Seupakeumaen) (1988)
Slap on the Cheek Several Times (따귀 일곱대 Kka-gwi-ilgopdae) (1987)
New Machine Uremae 5 (뉴머신 우뢰매 (제5탄) Nyu Meosin Uroemae (Je 5 tan) (1988)
Wuroemae 4: Thunder V Operation (우뢰매 4탄 썬더브이 출동 Uroemae 4 tan Sseondeo-beu-i) (1987)
Operation of Alien Uremae (외계에서 온 우뢰매 전격쓰리작전 Oegye-eseo On Uroemae Jeon-gyeongsseurijakjeon) (1987)
A Journey (여로 Yoro) (1986)
Wuroemae from the Outside, Part II (외계에서 온 우뢰매 2 Oegye-eseo On Uroemae 2) (1986)
Wuroemae from the Outside (외계에서 온 우뢰매 Oegye-eseo On Uroemae) (1986)
Beggar of the Last Year (작년에 왔던 각설이 Jaknyeon-e Watdeon Gakseori) (1985)
Beggar's Song (각설이 품바타령 Gakseori Pumbataryeong) (1984)