The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971)
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.'
Director: Lee Kyu-woong
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 162 min
Release Date: October 3, 1971
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Screenplay
Production: Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
Keywords
historical figure, historical drama, naval warfare, japanese invasion of korea, korean navy, joseon dynasty (1392–1910), yi sun-sin
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin about?
- 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.'
- Who directed The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin?
- The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin was directed by Lee Kyu-woong.
- Who stars in The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin?
- The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin stars Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi, Kim Ji-su.
- How long is The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin?
- The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin?
- The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin is a Drama, War film.
- Where was The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin produced?
- The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin was produced in South Korea.