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Heo Jin
★ Acting
Born 1949 · South Korea · Active 1976–2025

Heo Jin made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her performances in Woman Prisoner No. 407 (1976) and its sequel, Woman Prisoner No. 407 II (1976). These films, steeped in the exploitation genre, highlight her ability to navigate the gritty narratives often found in women's prison dramas. Set against the backdrop of 1970s Korean cinema, Heo's roles resonate with the era's bold storytelling, showcasing the struggles and resilience of her characters. Her contributions to these films solidify her place in the conversation surrounding cult and exploitation cinema.

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Woman Prisoner No. 407

Woman Prisoner No. 407

1976 ★ 4.5

Kang-hie recalls from her cell how she was used by Japanese detectives to track down and destroy the Korean Independence fighters. She manages to escape from prison during a break and proceeds to hunt down her former lover who was a Japanese agent.

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Filmography

32 credits
2020s 10 credits
2025
First Summer as Yeong-sun
Movie
2025
TV ★ 8.7
2024
Movie ★ 6.5
2024
Firefighters as Sun-ja
Movie ★ 7.0
2023
Divorce Attorney Shin as Park Eul-bun
TV ★ 7.9
2022
Return to Seoul as Grandmother
Movie ★ 6.3
2022
Devil in the Lake as Grandmother Wang
Movie ★ 6.2
2022
Cicada as Wang Mae-ja
Movie ★ 7.5
2020
Josée as Da-bok
Movie ★ 7.3
2010s 8 credits
2018
Dark Figure of Crime as Ji-hee's Grandmother
Movie ★ 6.6
2017
The Way as Soo-mi
Movie ★ 8.0
2017
The Mimic as Soon-ja
Movie ★ 6.3
2016
Remember You as Seok-won's Mother
Movie ★ 8.1
2016
The Wailing as Mother-in-Law
Movie ★ 7.4
2010
KBS Drama Special as Wang Ae-ryung
TV ★ 7.4
2010
KBS Drama Special as [Kyung Joo's grandmother]
TV ★ 7.4
1990s 1 credit
1991
Movie
1980s 9 credits
1989
Movie ★ 10.0
1988
Movie ★ 8.0
1984
Movie ★ 10.0
1983
Movie ★ 9.0
1981
Movie
1980
Movie ★ 5.5
1970s 4 credits
1979
Movie ★ 8.0
1978
Movie ★ 9.0
1976
Movie ★ 4.1