Movie: Blood Bamboo

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    Minister Min Yeong-hwan (Kim Dong-won) fears that Korea will cease to exist if the Japanese continue to gain power. He advises King Gojong (Lee Ryong), to expand the army and reform the education system.

  • Release Date

    1959-10-15

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
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  • Languages:

    한국어/조선말

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