Special Citizen (2017)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $96,777 | Details |
| International Box Office | $9,226,275 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $9,323,052 | |
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| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In the world of politics, everyone’s hands get dirty, and it’s no different for the beloved two-time Mayor of Seoul, Byeon Jong-gu. Seeking a third term that will set him up for a run at the presidency, Byeon will stop at nothing to keep his darkest secrets hidden from his adoring public Wiretapping, corruption, murder… everything is on the table and no one is safe.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,128 (48.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 29 opening theaters/29 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $129,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 28th, 2017 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as The Mayor |
| International Releases: | April 18th, 2017 (Special Engagement), released as Teukbyeolsimin (South Korea)
April 26th, 2017 (Wide), released as Teukbyeolsimin (South Korea) May 12th, 2017 (Limited), released as The Mayor (Australia) May 12th, 2017 (Wide), released as The Mayor (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Geographical setting: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political, Politicians |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Palette Pictures |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 39 | $47,128 | 29 | $1,625 | $47,128 | 1 | |
| May 5, 2017 | 61 | $10,401 | -78% | 7 | $1,486 | $83,849 | 2 |
| May 12, 2017 | 73 | $3,994 | -62% | 2 | $1,997 | $93,583 | 3 |
| May 19, 2017 | - | $1,211 | -70% | 1 | $1,211 | $96,299 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 39 | $73,448 | 29 | $2,533 | $73,448 | 1 | |
| May 5, 2017 | 60 | $16,141 | -78% | 7 | $2,306 | $89,589 | 2 |
| May 12, 2017 | 77 | $5,499 | -66% | 2 | $2,750 | $95,088 | 3 |
| May 19, 2017 | 79 | $1,689 | -69% | 1 | $1,689 | $96,777 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/12/2017 | $11,517 | 11 | 11 | 15 | $18,734 | 6/6/2017 | |||
| New Zealand | 5/12/2017 | $1,603 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $1,603 | 6/6/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 4/18/2017 | $4,431,562 | 1,150 | 1,154 | 1,808 | $9,205,938 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $9,226,275 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Choi Min-sik | Seoul Mayor | |
| Kwak Do-won | Seoul Mayor’s Aide | |
| Shim Eun-Kyung | Chief of Youth Innovation Committee |
Supporting
| So-ri Moon | Jeong Je-i | |
| Ra Mi-ran | Yang Jin-joo | |
| Ryoo Hye-Young | Im Min-Sun |
Cameo
| Ki Hong Lee | Steve |
Supporting
| Jin Seon-Kyu | ||
| Soo-Yeon Lee | Byeon Ah-reum |
Production and Technical Credits
| Park In-je | Director | |
| Park In-je | Screenwriter | |
| Park Shin-kyu | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
In the world of politics, everyone’s hands get dirty, and it’s no different for the beloved two-time Mayor of Seoul, Byeon Jong-gu. Seeking a third term that will set him up for a run at the presidency, Byeon will stop at nothing to keep his darkest secrets hidden from his adoring public Wiretapping, corruption, murder… everything is on the table and no one is safe.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $47,128 (48.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.05 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 29 opening theaters/29 max. theaters, 1.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $129,036 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 28th, 2017 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as The Mayor |
| International Releases: | April 18th, 2017 (Special Engagement), released as Teukbyeolsimin (South Korea)
April 26th, 2017 (Wide), released as Teukbyeolsimin (South Korea) May 12th, 2017 (Limited), released as The Mayor (Australia) May 12th, 2017 (Wide), released as The Mayor (New Zealand) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Unnamed Character |
| Geographical setting: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Plot point: | Government Corruption, Political, Politicians |
| Social setting: | Political Campaign |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Palette Pictures |
| Production Countries: | Republic of Korea |
| Languages: | Korean |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 39 | $47,128 | 29 | $1,625 | $47,128 | 1 | |
| May 5, 2017 | 61 | $10,401 | -78% | 7 | $1,486 | $83,849 | 2 |
| May 12, 2017 | 73 | $3,994 | -62% | 2 | $1,997 | $93,583 | 3 |
| May 19, 2017 | - | $1,211 | -70% | 1 | $1,211 | $96,299 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2017 | 39 | $73,448 | 29 | $2,533 | $73,448 | 1 | |
| May 5, 2017 | 60 | $16,141 | -78% | 7 | $2,306 | $89,589 | 2 |
| May 12, 2017 | 77 | $5,499 | -66% | 2 | $2,750 | $95,088 | 3 |
| May 19, 2017 | 79 | $1,689 | -69% | 1 | $1,689 | $96,777 | 4 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/12/2017 | $11,517 | 11 | 11 | 15 | $18,734 | 6/6/2017 | |||
| New Zealand | 5/12/2017 | $1,603 | 3 | 3 | 3 | $1,603 | 6/6/2017 | |||
| South Korea | 4/18/2017 | $4,431,562 | 1,150 | 1,154 | 1,808 | $9,205,938 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $9,226,275 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Choi Min-sik | Seoul Mayor | |
| Kwak Do-won | Seoul Mayor’s Aide | |
| Shim Eun-Kyung | Chief of Youth Innovation Committee |
Supporting
| So-ri Moon | Jeong Je-i | |
| Ra Mi-ran | Yang Jin-joo | |
| Ryoo Hye-Young | Im Min-Sun |
Cameo
| Ki Hong Lee | Steve |
Supporting
| Jin Seon-Kyu | ||
| Soo-Yeon Lee | Byeon Ah-reum |
Production and Technical Credits
| Park In-je | Director | |
| Park In-je | Screenwriter | |
| Park Shin-kyu | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.