A War Diary
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Synopsis
Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Il-ho
- Screenplay & Story
- Na Han-bong
- Original Score
- Jeong Min-seob
- Original Title
- 난중일기
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Hanjin Enterprises Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Il-ho
Na Han-bong
Jeong Min-seob
Seo Jeong-min
Ree Kyoung-ja
Han Gap-jin
Department Leadership Roster
Jang Il-ho
Director
Seo Jeong-min
Director of Photography
Na Han-bong
Screenplay
Ree Kyoung-ja
Editor
Jeong Min-seob
Original Music Composer
Han Gap-jin
Producer
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What is A War Diary about?
Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.
Who directed A War Diary?
A War Diary was directed by Jang Il-ho.
Who stars in A War Diary?
The principal cast of A War Diary includes Kim Jin-kyu, Jang Dong-hwi, Hwang Hae, Jeong Ae-ran, Tae Hyun-sil.
When was A War Diary released and how long is it?
A War Diary was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for A War Diary?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A War Diary was composed by Jeong Min-seob.