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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin(1971)
Status: Released
Date: 1971-10-03
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Time: 2h 42m
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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.'
Languages: Korean.
Countries:
South Korea
ProductionCompanies:
Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Movie: The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
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김진규
김지미
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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.'
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1971-10-03
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