2026 Korea on Screen | TAZZA: The High Rollers (타짜)
Presented by Korean Cultural Center New York
Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
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The Korean Cultural Center New York proudly presents Tazza: The High Rollers as part of its Korea on Screen series—a year-long screening series celebrating the depth and diversity of Korean cinema. Through feature films, documentaries, short films, and independent productions, the series aims to broaden access to and appreciation of Korean cinema in New York City.
Choi Dong-hoon's Tazza: The High Rollers (2006) takes audiences into the high-stakes world of underground gambling, where ambition, deception, and betrayal intertwine. Driven by the desire to become a master gambler, a young man enters a dangerous world where quick hands, sharp instincts, and ruthless determination are essential for survival. As fortunes shift and alliances are tested, he discovers that in a game ruled by greed and desire, trust is a luxury few can afford. Through its gripping narrative and intricate psychological battles, the film explores the complexities of human desire and the choices people make in pursuit of wealth and success.
Based on the immensely popular comic series by HEO Yeong-man and KIM Sae-yeong, Tazza: The High Rollers brings to life a story that captivated millions of readers during its four-year serialization in Sports Chosun, beginning in 1999. Celebrated for its compelling storytelling, suspenseful mind games, and vivid portrayal of Korea's underground gambling culture, the original series became a cultural phenomenon. Its highly anticipated film adaptation went on to become one of the defining Korean films of 2006, captivating audiences with its dynamic characters, thrilling twists, and exploration of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal.
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◆ Program
Tazza: The High Rollers (타짜)
Director: CHOI Dong-hoon
Cast: CHO Seung-woo, KIM Hye-soo, BAEK Yoon-sik, YOO Hae-jin
Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Release Year: 2006
Rating: 19 and over (청소년관람불가)
(No one under 19 is allowed to watch this Film)Synopsis: Skilled gambler Go-ni (Cho Seung-woo) believes luck is on his side one night -- until he loses his shirt at hwatu, a Korean card game. He falls into a state of depression, which he comes out of only after discovering that he had been set up. In order to avenge himself and get back the money he lost, Go-ni trains with the mysterious Pyung (Baek Yun-shik), supposedly the world's greatest card sharp. However, the path to justice must go through Pyung's longtime rival, Madam Jung (Kim Hye-soo).