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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

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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.'

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

162 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

03 October 1971

Country

South Korea

Cast

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Ji-mi

Kim Ji-su

Kim Ji-su

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