The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971)

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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
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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.