The Divine Weapon
신기전
“In 1448, Joseon invented a top secret weapon, singijoen.”
Synopsis
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
Top Cast
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Jung Jae-young
Seol-joo
Han Da-gam
Hong-ri
Huh Joon-ho
Chang-gang
Ahn Sung-ki
King Se-jong
Jeong Seong-mo
Sa Ma-seon
Kim Myung-soo
Kkya Oh-ryung
Lee Do-gyeong
Hong-man
In Gyo-jin
In-ha
Ryu Hyun-kyung
Bang-ok
Park Jung-chul
Crown Prince
Lee Kyung-young
Geum-oh
Kim Myeong-kuk
Emperor
Park Kyeong-hwan
Jin Dae-in
Lee Jeong-in
Oh Cho's wife
Seo Ju-sung
Mu-saeng
Cho Won-hee
Yu-bong
Oh Soon-tae
Oh Cho
Shin Jung-keun
Pan-soo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Yoo-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Shin Hyeon jeong, Gang Hui-yeon, Lee Man-hee
- Original Score
- Cho Sung-woo
- Original Title
- 신기전
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- KnJ Entertainment, CJ Entertainment, Cinema Service
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Yoo-jin
Shin Hyeon jeong, Gang Hui-yeon, Lee Man-hee
Cho Sung-woo
Byun Hee-sung
Kim Hyun
Kang Woo-suk
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Yoo-jin
Director
Shin Hyeon jeong
Writer
Gang Hui-yeon
Writer
Lee Jeon-hyoung
Visual Effects Supervisor
Lee Man-hee
Writer
Cho Sung-woo
Original Music Composer
Kim Hyun
Editor
Jeong Kyung-hee
Costume Design
Jung Sung-jin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Min Eon-ok
Production Design
Byun Hee-sung
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Divine Weapon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Divine Weapon about?
During the reign of King Sejong in the 15th century, the Joseon Dynasty was the embodiment of the perfect state. To the Ming China, the aspiring imperial power, Joseon presented an obstacle to territorial expansion. To protect themselves from war, King Sejong develops a secret weapon to defend their territory and take back their land and supremacy.
Who directed The Divine Weapon?
The Divine Weapon was directed by Kim Yoo-jin.
Who stars in The Divine Weapon?
The principal cast of The Divine Weapon includes Jung Jae-young, Han Da-gam, Huh Joon-ho, Ahn Sung-ki, Jeong Seong-mo.
When was The Divine Weapon released and how long is it?
The Divine Weapon was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Divine Weapon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Divine Weapon was composed by Cho Sung-woo.