The Last Empress (1966)

Queen Yun reigned with King Sunjong since she was just 13 years old. She hid the royal seals needed to complete an agreement between Korea and Japan which would lead to Korea's annexation. However, her patriotic display wins her many enemies.

Director: Lee Gyu-woong
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jeon Jeong-geun
Cinematography: Yang Yeong-gil
Editing: Jang Hyeon-su
Production: Jungang Movies
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Political Polarization and Ideology Clash

Keywords

politics, historical figure, historical drama, japanese invasion of korea, joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Empress about?
Queen Yun reigned with King Sunjong since she was just 13 years old. She hid the royal seals needed to complete an agreement between Korea and Japan which would lead to Korea's annexation. However, her patriotic display wins her many enemies.
Who directed The Last Empress?
The Last Empress was directed by Lee Gyu-woong.
Who stars in The Last Empress?
The Last Empress stars Kim Ji-mi, Nam Koong-won, Jo Mi-ryeong, Choi Nam-hyun, Lee Yea-chun, Han Eun-jin.
How long is The Last Empress?
The Last Empress has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Last Empress?
The Last Empress is a Drama, History film.
Where was The Last Empress produced?
The Last Empress was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Last Empress?
The themes of The Last Empress include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.