Lee Kang-cheon

Directing

Lee Kang-cheon

Born December 11, 1921 · Seocheon County, South Korea

Died September 1, 1993 · aged 71

Lee Kang-cheon (December 10, 1921 - September 1, 1993) was a South-Korean director.

Known For

An Idiot AdadaAn Idiot Adada · 1956
An Idiot Adada
7.01956
MovieDrama
Adada's poor husband suddenly strikes it rich. He changes his hovel for a beautiful home, but his character changes as well. He becomes overly proud and shows off his wealth. Adada, despising the money and what it has done to her husband, throws their savings into the river
Beat backBeat back · 1956
Beat back
7.31956
MovieDramaWar
It is a dramatization about Major Kim Man-il's service during the Korean War. The Korean forces dispatch two military units to defend the Baeti Heights led by Kim. Although it is hard to do so, Kim and his senior, Kim Mu-cheol (Choe Bong), and other soldiers do their best. Kim even risks his life to save his juniors, but many die as the enemy forces approach. Meanwhile, Lee Kang-no (Yun Il-bong), a communications officer, reads a letter from his wife - missing her and his daughter. Encouraged by it, Lee risks his life to make successful communication between his military unit and the headquarters. His unit wins. Commander Kim Man-su gathers a small number of his subordinates because many had died, and encourages them to do their best toward the enemy off.
LoveLove · 1957
Love
9.01957
MovieRomanceDrama
The Country Left BehindThe Country Left Behind · 1962
The Country Left Behind
7.01962
MovieWarDrama
Before the Korean War (1950-1953), a daughter of a Russian soldier stationed at Heungnam falls in love with a young Korean anti-Communist. Their love story shows how cruel the Russian soldiers were and how badly many North Koreans craved for freedom.
PiagolPiagol · 1955
Piagol
5.81955
MovieWarDrama
A group of communist guerillas encounter jealousy and rivalry among themselves because of the presence of the female compatriot while one of their members plots to desert their band.
HeartlessnessHeartlessness · 1962
Heartlessness
8.01962
MovieDramaRomance

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Beat backBeat back · 1956
Beat back
7.31956
MovieDramaWar
It is a dramatization about Major Kim Man-il's service during the Korean War. The Korean forces dispatch two military units to defend the Baeti Heights led by Kim. Although it is hard to do so, Kim and his senior, Kim Mu-cheol (Choe Bong), and other soldiers do their best. Kim even risks his life to save his juniors, but many die as the enemy forces approach. Meanwhile, Lee Kang-no (Yun Il-bong), a communications officer, reads a letter from his wife - missing her and his daughter. Encouraged by it, Lee risks his life to make successful communication between his military unit and the headquarters. His unit wins. Commander Kim Man-su gathers a small number of his subordinates because many had died, and encourages them to do their best toward the enemy off.

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