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Release Year1961
Runtime2h 13m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
Votes5
DirectorShin Sang-ok
WritersLim Hee-jae
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPrince Yeonsan
About Prince Yeonsan
A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed and executed Queen Yun.
Directed by Shin Sang-ok, Prince Yeonsan leans on a strong ensemble — Shin Young-kyun, Shin Seong-il, Kim Dong-won — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1961.
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