Kim Dong-won

Acting

Kim Dong-won

Born January 1, 1916 · Kaesŏng, North Korea

Died May 13, 2006 · aged 90

Kim Dong-won (김동원) was a South Korean actor.

Known For

Past LovesPast Loves · 1968
Past Loves
8.51968
MovieRomanceDrama
During a concert in Japan a singer encounters his childhood sweetheart and their old love is rekindled with new passion. However their love is a problem for the singer because he is already engaged to the daughter of his mentor.
A Country GirlA Country Girl · 1958
A Country Girl
1958
MovieDrama
Jang Gyeong Ho visits fellow student Kim Dong Hwan's hometown, and falls in love with his sister, Kim Ok Gyeong. Despite Dong Hwan's objections, Ok Gyeong follows Gyeong Ho to Seoul. With his help she finds a job at Dong Il where she works as a secretary for the president, Mr. Oh.
Bound by Chastity RuleBound by Chastity Rule · 1962
Bound by Chastity Rule
7.11962
MovieDrama
The widow of a nobleman bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws when the truth is discovered. Even after the child is grown, no contact is allowed between he and his mother who now denies the events of her past.
The Iron-Eating MonsterThe Iron-Eating Monster · 1962
The Iron-Eating Monster
1962
MovieHorrorFantasy
During the later years of Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), a talented martial artist is murdered. His resentment makes him born again as Bulgasari, a monster that grinds and eats up iron. The monster takes his revenge on the traitors responsible for his death.
The Daughters of Kim's PharmacyThe Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy · 1963
The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy
6.01963
MovieDrama
After an aggressive man lets his anger get the better of him, his wife takes her own life and he is forced to go on the run. The son he leaves behind grows up to have 4 daughters, but there is rumored to be a curse on his family. As the daughters find their way into relationships the curse seems to be true. Allegations of child murder, infidelity, forced into marriages with raging psychopaths.
In So LongIn So Long · 1962
In So Long
7.01962
MovieDrama
"A Long Goodbye" - Taken in by an elderly woman and raised as her own, a boy spends all his days dreaming of the time when he can be reunited with his lost parents.
Prince DaewonPrince Daewon · 1968
Prince Daewon
8.01968
MovieDramaHistory
When King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the uncle's exile in order to secure the throne.
Wang-geon, the GreatWang-geon, the Great · 1970
Wang-geon, the Great
10.01970
MovieDramaHistory
General Wang-gun marches on the capitol and overthrows the usurper Ku-jin who had slain the last king of the Shilla Dynasty. Wang-gun becomes king and begins a new era in Korean History--the Koryo Dynasty.

Movies

Past LovesPast Loves · 1968
Past Loves
8.51968
MovieRomanceDrama
During a concert in Japan a singer encounters his childhood sweetheart and their old love is rekindled with new passion. However their love is a problem for the singer because he is already engaged to the daughter of his mentor.
A Country GirlA Country Girl · 1958
A Country Girl
1958
MovieDrama
Jang Gyeong Ho visits fellow student Kim Dong Hwan's hometown, and falls in love with his sister, Kim Ok Gyeong. Despite Dong Hwan's objections, Ok Gyeong follows Gyeong Ho to Seoul. With his help she finds a job at Dong Il where she works as a secretary for the president, Mr. Oh.
Bound by Chastity RuleBound by Chastity Rule · 1962
Bound by Chastity Rule
7.11962
MovieDrama
The widow of a nobleman bears a son after having an affair with her servant. The servant and the baby are driven from the home by the woman's irate in-laws when the truth is discovered. Even after the child is grown, no contact is allowed between he and his mother who now denies the events of her past.
The Iron-Eating MonsterThe Iron-Eating Monster · 1962
The Iron-Eating Monster
1962
MovieHorrorFantasy
During the later years of Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), a talented martial artist is murdered. His resentment makes him born again as Bulgasari, a monster that grinds and eats up iron. The monster takes his revenge on the traitors responsible for his death.
The Daughters of Kim's PharmacyThe Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy · 1963
The Daughters of Kim's Pharmacy
6.01963
MovieDrama
After an aggressive man lets his anger get the better of him, his wife takes her own life and he is forced to go on the run. The son he leaves behind grows up to have 4 daughters, but there is rumored to be a curse on his family. As the daughters find their way into relationships the curse seems to be true. Allegations of child murder, infidelity, forced into marriages with raging psychopaths.
In So LongIn So Long · 1962
In So Long
7.01962
MovieDrama
"A Long Goodbye" - Taken in by an elderly woman and raised as her own, a boy spends all his days dreaming of the time when he can be reunited with his lost parents.
Prince DaewonPrince Daewon · 1968
Prince Daewon
8.01968
MovieDramaHistory
When King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the uncle's exile in order to secure the throne.
Wang-geon, the GreatWang-geon, the Great · 1970
Wang-geon, the Great
10.01970
MovieDramaHistory
General Wang-gun marches on the capitol and overthrows the usurper Ku-jin who had slain the last king of the Shilla Dynasty. Wang-gun becomes king and begins a new era in Korean History--the Koryo Dynasty.
The Freezing PointThe Freezing Point · 1967
The Freezing Point
1967
MovieDrama
Wife's ConfessionWife's Confession · 1964
Wife's Confession
7.01964
MovieThrillerDrama
The professors' wife lives as abused mentally by her husband. One day the couple goes climbing with a young man, who works for a pharmaceutical company and often visits them on business. While they scales a cliff holding a rope, her husband under them loses his footing and falls down. When they all are about to fall, she cut the rope, so the husband died in a fall. She stands at the bar, but the court decides the case is an emergency evacuation. So she obtains an acquittal, but murderous intent in her mind must work on her.
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geunKing Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun · 1959
King Gojong and Martyr An Jung-geun
6.01959
MovieHistory
At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the pro-Japanese courtiers, Japan pressures King Gojong to step down from the throne. Meanwhile, An Jung-geun, who is cultivating men of ability at Samheung school, is deeply impressed by a speech made by An Chang-ho, and heads for Russia to volunteer the army fighting for independence of the country. As both a lieutenant general of the Korean militia and a commander of the Korean expeditionary force in Manchuria, he carries on the independence movement in defiance of Japanese coercion.
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.
A Drifting StoryA Drifting Story · 1960
A Drifting Story
6.51960
MovieRomanceDrama
This melodrama follows the trials and tribulations of a single mother who dares to love. Hyun Hee (Mun Jeong Suk) makes a living running a coffee house. She has to support her illegitimate daughter and mother, and bear the scorn of those who look down on her. Hyun Hee falls in love with a married writer (Kim Jin Kyu), while another customer (Choi Mu Ryong) holds a torch for her. The romantic triangles that unfold lead to tragic consequences.
The Power for Ten YearsThe Power for Ten Years · 1964
The Power for Ten Years
8.01964
MovieHistoryDrama
During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.
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.
Lady JangLady Jang · 1961
Lady Jang
7.31961
MovieDramaHistory
King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.
GoryeojangGoryeojang · 1963
Goryeojang
7.41963
MovieDrama
Prior to the adoption of Confucianism, it was the tradition to abandon one's parents on a mountainside if they were over 70 years of age. In the ancient kingdom of Goryeo, now modern Korea, a nobleman defies this tradition when he refuses to leave his mother to starve to death.
Mi-aeMi-ae · 1970
Mi-ae
7.51970
Movie
Spring, SpringSpring, Spring · 1969
Spring, Spring
8.01969
MovieDrama
Chun-sam is working as a servant at Bong-pil's home to be his future son in-law. His daughter, Jeom-sun has grown enough to get wed. But her father thinks she is too young. But in reality he doesn't want to set her daughter with Chun-sam to begin with. Jeom-sun finds out, and picks up a fight with her father. When Chun-sam decides to play hard on his master, Jeom-sun takes Chun-sam's side.
The Queen of ElegyThe Queen of Elegy · 1967
The Queen of Elegy
1967
MovieDrama
This film features the life story of Korea's renowned singer Lee Mi-ja. She wins a prize in her rural town's singing contest at the age of 10. She continues to sing, becomes a successful celebrity and finally reunites with her mother who she parted from when she was very young.
The Love Story of Chun-hyangThe Love Story of Chun-hyang · 1961
The Love Story of Chun-hyang
4.01961
MovieDramaRomance
Wolmae is a gisaeng living in Namwon. Her daughter, Chun-hyang, is secretly engaged to marry Lee Mong-ryong. Lee leaves for Seoul with his father and the new governor, Byeon Hak-do, begins coveting Chun-hyang.
Farewell to the Duman RiverFarewell to the Duman River · 1962
Farewell to the Duman River
6.21962
MovieActionWar
Patriotic university student Youngwoo and his friends, led by their teacher Lee Sung, along with a British friend bid farewell to their families and become freedom fighters in Manchuria fighting against the Japanese occupation around the Tumen River.
The General's MustacheThe General's Mustache · 1968
The General's Mustache
5.71968
MovieDramaCrime
The movie begins with the mysterious death of a journalistic photographer named Kim Cheol-hun. Veteran police detective Park (Kim Seung-ho) teams up with a young, intellectual detective (Kim Seong-ok) to investigate the people surrounding Kim.
Madame FreedomMadame Freedom · 1956
Madame Freedom
6.11956
MovieDrama
Oh starts working at a boutique to help her make a living. Professor Jang begins dating the typist Miss Park, but decides to break up with her to protect her family. Han's wife anonymously sends a letter to Jang to reveal Oh's affair.