Movie: The Eunuch

Top 5 Billed Cast

Shin Seong-il
신성일

Jung-ho

Yoon Jeong-hee
윤정희

Ja-ok

Park Nou-sik
박노식

Nam Koong Won
남궁원

Do Kum-bong
도금봉

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  • Overview

    A nobleman sends his daughter to the king as a concubine in order to gain personal power and favors from the monarch. Her lover follows her into the palace disguised as a eunuch. They continue to meet in secret until discovered and sentenced to death.

  • Release Date

    1968-12-10

  • Average

    7.333

  • Rating:

    3.7 starts
  • Tagline

    The First Motion Picture Exposing The Ancient Palace Secrets of Old Korea

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  • Languages:

    한국어/조선말
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