The Admiral: Roaring Currents
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“12 ships against a fleet of 330.”
Synopsis
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
Part of the Admiral Yi Trilogy
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Admiral: Roaring Currents Official US Release Trailer (2014) - Choi Min-sik War Drama HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-14
Top Cast
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Choi Min-sik
Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
Ryu Seung-ryong
Kurushima Michifusa
Cho Jin-woong
Wakizaka Yasuharu
Jin Goo
Im Jun-yeong
Lee Jung-hyun
Mrs. Jeong
Kim Myung-gon
Todo Takatora
Kwon Yul
Yi Hoe
No Min-woo
Haru
Kim Tae-hun
Kim Joong-geol
Ryohei Otani
Junsa
Kim Kang-il
Kato
Park Bo-gum
Bae Su-bong
Lee Hae-young
Song Hui-rip
Jang Jun-nyeong
Na Dae-yong
Moon Young-dong
Kim Dol-son
Kim Won-hae
Bae Seol
Go Kyung-pyo
Oh Duk-yi
Choi Deok-moon
Song Yeo-jong
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 20, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$138.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.56x
+$128.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Han-min
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Han-min, Lee Yoon-ho, Jeon Cheol-hong
- Original Score
- Kim Tae-seong
- Original Title
- 명량
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $9.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $138.3M
- Production Studios
- Big Stone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Han-min
Kim Han-min, Lee Yoon-ho, Jeon Cheol-hong
Kim Tae-seong
Kim Tae-sung
Kim Chang-ju
Kim Min-gi, Kim Han-min, Jeong Byeong-wuk, Kim Ju-kyung, Jeong Tae-sung
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Han-min
Director
Kim Han-min
Writer
Lim Wang-sub
Stunt Coordinator
Jeon Cheol-hong
Writer
Kim Tae-sung
Director of Photography
Kim Min-gi
Producer
Jeong Byeong-wuk
Producer
Kim Ju-kyung
Producer
Jang Chun-sup
Production Design
Kim Chang-ju
Editor
Rim Seung-hee
Costume Design
Kim Tae-seong
Original Music Composer
Kwon Yoo-jin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Admiral: Roaring Currents
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What is The Admiral: Roaring Currents about?
Admiral Yi Sun-sin faces a tough challenge when he is forced to defend his nation with just 13 battleships against 300 Japanese enemy ships in the Battle of Myeongryang.
Who directed The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents was directed by Kim Han-min.
Who stars in The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The principal cast of The Admiral: Roaring Currents includes Choi Min-sik, Ryu Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong, Jin Goo, Lee Jung-hyun.
When was The Admiral: Roaring Currents released and how long is it?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents had a reported production budget of $9.5M and grossed $138.3M at the worldwide box office (14.56 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Admiral: Roaring Currents was composed by Kim Tae-seong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Admiral: Roaring Currents?
The Admiral: Roaring Currents holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).