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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

Original Title: 성웅 이순신

1971
2h 42m
Drama
War

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

2h 42m

Storyline

A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
2h 42m
Oct 3, 1971
Languages
Korean
Director
Lee Kyu-woong
Production
Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Production Countries
South Korea

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Ji-su

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