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Release Year1971
Runtime2h 42m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes1
DirectorLee Kyu-woong
WritersLee Sang-hyeon, Keum-dong Choi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
About The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
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.'
Directed by Lee Kyu-woong, The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin leans on a strong ensemble — Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi, Kim Ji-su — 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 1971.
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