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Release Year1964
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageKorean
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes1
DirectorIm Kwon-taek
WritersIm Kwon-taek
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Power for Ten Years
About The Power for Ten Years
During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.
Directed by Im Kwon-taek, The Power for Ten Years leans on a strong ensemble — Shin Young-kyun, Lee Min-ja, Lee Kyeong-hui — 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 1964.
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