

Le Grand Chef
2007-10-31 · 113 min · ★ 6.0
A disgraced chef tries to restore his name by competing in a culinary contest to win the knife of Korea's last royal chef.
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- Directors
- Jeon Yun-su
- Production companies
- Show East, CJ Entertainment, Yedang Entertainment, Zio Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kim Kang-wooSung-chan
Im Won-heeBong-joo
Lee Ha-naJin-su
Jung Eun-pyoHo-seong
Kim Sang-hoWoo Joong-geo
Jung JinDuk-gi
Kim Chin-taiMan-sik
Gong Ho-seokSeo
Park Jin-youngBranch Manager
Ahn Kil-kangSung-il
Lee Joo-silSung-il's mother
Maeng Bong-hakJuror 1
Kwon Byung-gilJuror 3
Huh Young-manNoodle Eater
Park Gil-suSung-il's Stepfather
Lee Tae-riSung-chan (young)
Kim Sung-wonFinals CommentatorTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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