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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Action
Votes1
DirectorKim Hyo-cheon
WritersPark Chang-gyu
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe True Story of Kim Du-han
About The True Story of Kim Du-han
The son of a Chosun Dynasty general, Kim Du-han finds himself orphaned when the dynasty ends and the Japanese colonize Korea in the early 1900's. He sets out to build a resistance army in this historical drama.
Directed by Kim Hyo-cheon, The True Story of Kim Du-han leans on a strong ensemble — Lee Dae-geun, Lee Dae-yub, Ko Eun-a — 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 history titles of 1974.
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