The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

1962•2h 0m•8.0/10

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8.0/10(1)

Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.

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Language

KO

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Kim Seung-kil

Cho Sung-ryong

Yoon Il-bong

Yoon Il-bong

Kim Seung-ho

Kim Seung-ho

Jo Mi-ryeong

Jo Mi-ryeong

Lee Tak-kyun

Lee Tak-kyun

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