Operation Chromite (2016 Film)

Operation Chromite (Korean: 인천상륙작전; RR: Incheonsangryookjakjun) is a 2016 South Korean war film directed by John H. Lee. The film dramatizes the historical events surrounding the Battle of Incheon during the Korean War, specifically focusing on the covert intelligence mission known as Operation X-Ray.

Promotional poster for the film Operation Chromite — Promotional poster for the 2016 film Operation Chromite.

Plot

The narrative centers on General Douglas MacArthur, portrayed by Liam Neeson, as he orchestrates the strategic Incheon Landing. To ensure the success of the amphibious invasion, a team of South Korean naval intelligence officers, led by a lieutenant played by Lee Jung-Jae, infiltrates the city of Incheon under the guise of a North Korean inspection unit. Their mission, codenamed Operation X-Ray, involves gathering critical intelligence on North Korean defenses to prepare for the Allied landing.

Scene from the film Operation Chromite — A scene from the film featuring the cast during a tactical operation.

Production

The film was produced by Taewon Entertainment and distributed by CJ Entertainment. Principal photography for the production commenced on December 4, 2015, and concluded on March 10, 2016. The film was released in South Korea on July 27, 2016, with a total runtime of 110 minutes.

Cast

Lee Jung-Jae as South Korean Navy Lieutenant
Liam Neeson as General Douglas MacArthur
Lee Beom-Soo as North Korean Senior Colonel Lim Gye-Jin
Jin Se-Yun as Han Jae-Sun
Jung Joon-Ho as Seo Jin-Chul
Kim Sun-A as Kim Hwa-Young

Awards

At the 53rd Daejong Film Awards held in 2016, the film received recognition for its cast members: Lee Beom-Soo was awarded the Popularity Award, and Jung Seung-Won received the New Rising Award.