Movie: The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

Top 3 Billed Cast

Kim Jin-kyu
김진규

Kim Ji-mi
김지미

Kim Ji-su
김지수

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    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.'

  • Release Date

    1971-10-03

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    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
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    한국어/조선말
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