Jeon Ok

Acting

Jeon Ok

Born April 2, 1911 · Hamhung, South Hamgyong, North Korea

Died October 22, 1969 · aged 58

Jeon Ok (1911-1969) was a Korean actress.

Known For

The Door of the BodyThe Door of the Body · 1965
The Door of the Body
1965
MovieDrama
After coming to Seoul, Eun-sook (Kim Hye-jeong) becomes a prostitute and a masseuse. She earns a lot of money and starts buying stocks. However, she falls in love with a swindler (Namkoong Won) and loses everything. A ‘hidden masterpiece’ by director Lee Bong-rae.
Suicide Troops of the WatchtowerSuicide Troops of the Watchtower · 1943
Suicide Troops of the Watchtower
★ 6.81943
MovieActionWar
Stalwart soldiers of the Japanese Empire – Japanese and Korean alike – stand in defense of a military outpost threatened by "bandits."
Prince YeonsanPrince Yeonsan · 1961
Prince Yeonsan
★ 8.61961
MovieDramaHistory
A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed and executed Queen Yun.
The Seaside VillageThe Seaside Village · 1965
The Seaside Village
★ 6.41965
MovieDrama
A remote fishing island is home to a largely female-population. Men are frequently lost to the ocean as stubbornly going out to sea in the face of great danger. Young widows are made and quickly learn the hardships of life.
For My HusbandFor My Husband · 1963
For My Husband
1963
MovieHistoryDrama
His own father had hated Crown Prince Sado. The king finally orders to kill him by locking him up in a rice-chest. After his death, his wife Hong goes with her son to her parents' house to live there. Some high officials in the court constantly try to harm Sado's son because they don't want him to become king. But Hong's wisdom saved her son, who grows up to become the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the HeroineThe Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the Heroine · 1965
The Sino-Japanese War and Queen Min the Heroine
1965
MovieHistoryWar
Queen Min makes regent Prince Daewon withdraw from ruling with the help of the Min Seung-ho Party.
Miles Away from HappinessMiles Away from Happiness · 1941
Miles Away from Happiness
1941
MovieDrama
To resolve the conflict between the Korean and Manchu border villages, the Korean protagonist sets fire to the Korean village and forces the Koreans and Manchus to put out the fire together.
Tyrant YeonsanTyrant Yeonsan · 1962
Tyrant Yeonsan
★ 6.01962
MovieHistoryThriller
Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials who displease him or who advised the previous king to depose the queen. He becomes crueler by the day. But in 10th year of his reign, he is kicked out of the throne and dies a tragic death.

Filmography

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Nameless StarsNameless Stars · 1959
Nameless Stars
★ 5.21959
MovieHistory
The son of a freedom fighter, Sang-hun is a member of an anti-Japanese resistance group called "Seongjinhoe," composed of students who share a dedication to the cause of liberation. Their spiritual guide is a teacher named Song Un-in. One day, Yeong-ae, whose brother is a detective in the Japanese police force charged with monitoring independence movements, joins their group. Following a series of sporadic incidents, the students gather one night to resolve on an uprising, but are discovered by the police. Young-ae is wrongfully accused of betraying their plans, but she risks her life in order to allow the group members to escape. The morning after, the students of Gwangju rise up against the Japanese government.

Mr. Yoon (Sang-hoon's mother)