Lee Min-ja

Acting

Lee Min-ja

Born April 10, 1929 · Seoul, Korea

Died January 19, 1986 · aged 56

Lee Min-ja (April 9, 1929 - January 19, 1986) was a South-Korean actress.

Known For

King DongmyeongKing Dongmyeong · 1962
King Dongmyeong
★ 8.01962
MovieHistoryAction
The Barefooted YoungThe Barefooted Young · 1964
The Barefooted Young
★ 6.71964
MovieCrimeDrama
Jo Doo-soo, a member of a gang, comes across and helps Joanna, a college student who is about to have her handbag robbed by the bullies on her way home. Joanna is a diplomat's daughter and living the life of the upper class; whereas, Jo Doo-soo wastes his days serving the gang. Attracted to one another because of their opposite lives, Doo-soo and Joanna quickly fall in love. Being a devout Christian, Joanna believes that if only Doo-soo changed his thoughts about the way he lives, he could be a new person...
The WidowThe Widow · 1955
The Widow
★ 7.01955
MovieDramaAction
Lee Shin-ja is a young widow, subject to the prejudices against her position in society. Trying to provide for her daughter as well as find love, Lee becomes entangled in the lives of her late husband's friend, his wife, and her lover.
I Am a KingI Am a King · 1966
I Am a King
★ 5.21966
MovieDrama
Trainer Meng Doo-ho spots Young-chul in a bar fight and decides to turn him into a boxing champion.
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.
Great Monk WonhyoGreat Monk Wonhyo · 1962
Great Monk Wonhyo
★ 10.01962
MovieHistoryRomance
After losing his best friend in a fierce battle against Baekje in the first year of Queen Jindeok's reign, Hwarang Won-hyo questions life and death and becomes a monk. Despite being courted by countless women, from Queen Jindeok to Princess Yoseok, Sammo, and Asaga, Won-hyo resists all temptations. Until one day, when he is moved by Princess Yoseok's desperate prayers, he wanders the streets, feeling guilty for his disloyal behavior.
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.

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