The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
성웅 이순신
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.'
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Kyu-woong
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Sang-hyeon, Keum-dong Choi
- Original Title
- 성웅 이순신
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Studios
- Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Kyu-woong
Lee Sang-hyeon, Keum-dong Choi
Ju Dong-jin
Department Leadership Roster
Ju Dong-jin
Producer
Lee Sang-hyeon
Writer
Keum-dong Choi
Writer
Lee Kyu-woong
Director
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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 principal cast of The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin includes Kim Jin-kyu, Kim Ji-mi, Kim Ji-su.
When was The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin released and how long is it?
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.