The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin(1971)
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin Synopsis
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.'
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971) is a drama and war film directed by Lee Kyu-woong, released on October 3, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi and Kim Ji-su. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee Kyu-woong
- Writers:
- Lee Sang-hyeon, Keum-dong Choi
- Producers:
- Ju Dong-jin
- Production:
- Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Lee Kyu-woong, written by Lee Sang-hyeon and Keum-dong Choi, produced by Ju Dong-jin.
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971) includes Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi and Kim Ji-su. The film was directed by Lee Kyu-woong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin was released on October 3, 1971 and runs for 2h 42m.
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.