Lee Hyeong-pyo

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Lee Hyeong-pyo

Born March 23, 1922 · South Korea

Died April 26, 2010 · aged 88

Graduated from Seoul National University majoring in English Literature. He began his career in 1953 working for the USIS (United States Information Agency) Film Department as a translator of US propaganda films.

Known For

Seong Chun-hyangSeong Chun-hyang · 1961
Seong Chun-hyang
7.71961
MovieDramaRomance
Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon.
Ever So Much Good!Ever So Much Good! · 1976
Ever So Much Good!
10.01976
MovieDrama
Seon-Hee, whose dream is to go to high school, gets a job as a housemaid in Jae-Yon's in Seoul. The family of the restaurant treats her as a member of the family. Seon-Hee solves the problems between Jae-Yong and his girlfriend, Yeo-Ju. On the day when Jae-Yong joins the military service, he ensures his love to Yeo-Ju. With the careful concern of the family, Seon-Hee comes true her dream of going to high school. Seon-Hee in her school uniform is full of hope and walks to school.
Duel to the DeathDuel to the Death · 1983
Duel to the Death
6.71983
MovieActionDrama
In 16th century, during the Ming dynasty era, every ten years the greatest swordsman from Japan faces the greatest swordsman from China in a duel to the death for their nation's honor. As a duel approaches, Chinese champion Bo Ching-Wan and Japanese champion Miyamoto uncover a plot to rig the fight.
The YouthThe Youth · 1955
The Youth
6.71955
MovieDramaHistory
In the latter years of the Korean Empire, Lee In Hwa, disguises herself as a man so she can join a group of young men determined to overthrow the colonial government. They fight together with young national activists presided by Hwal Min and supported by Daewon-gun, the Prince Regent, against Min Gyeom Ho and his peers. But Min and his team perform a surprise attack on Hwal Min and his peers.
A Long Journey, a Long TunnelA Long Journey, a Long Tunnel · 1987
A Long Journey, a Long Tunnel
1987
Movie
The Story of Sim CheongThe Story of Sim Cheong · 1962
The Story of Sim Cheong
8.01962
MovieFantasyHistory
Based on the traditional story of a girl who makes her blind father see by donating 300 bags of rice to Bongwon Temple.
To the Last DayTo the Last Day · 1960
To the Last Day
6.51960
MovieDrama
Captain Kim is grievously wounded in the first days of the war. When the northern troops continue their advance, his wife and small daughters flee south to Taegu, dragging him along in a two-wheel handcart. His wife struggles to keep herself and their surviving daughter alive. Working as a market trader, she meets a kind young man -- who happens to be tall, dark and handsome.
Dracula Rises from CoffinDracula Rises from Coffin · 1982
Dracula Rises from Coffin
6.01982
MovieHorrorMystery
In the dense fog of the seashore, dead corpses lie in a row on a small motorboat. Sung-hye who is studying abroad returns to Korea suddenly but then keeps silent. Jang Chung-han, her fiancee, goes to Minister Pak Chul-hwan for advice regarding Sung-hye's depression. At this time, a woman's body is discovered at the public cemetery for foreigners with Dracula's teeth marks on her.

Filmography

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A Sister's GardenA Sister's Garden · 1959
A Sister's Garden
6.01959
MovieDrama
Dr. Nam, in his will, requests that his eldest daughter, Jeong-hui(Choe Eun-hui), marry a painter named Dong-su (Nam Gung-won). Jeong-hui is at risk of losing her house due to her father's debt, and a young physician Sun-cheol (Kim Seok-hun) who received his college education with the financial support of Dr. Nam, helps her by selling his own house. Despite his love for her, Sun-cheol cannot express his feelings because he knows of the request in her father's will. When Jeong-hui looks for a job to support her family, Bang, whom Dr. Nam once cured, offers her a position of saloon madam. Meanwhile, her younger sister Myeong-hui (Choe Ji-hui) promises Dong-su her hand in marriage. Jeong-hui, now running the saloon, wishes them happiness. It is only when she gets a proposal from Bang and decides to accept it that Sun-cheol confesses his love for her. Moved by Sun-cheol's true affection for her, Bang gives her up, and Sun-cheol and Jeong-hui exchange vows of marriage.

Director of Photography

DongsimchoDongsimcho · 1959
Dongsimcho
6.51959
MovieDramaRomance
Lee Suk-hui (Choe Eun-hui) lost her husband to the Korean War eight years ago. She runs a dressmaking shop that has fallen into debt. When Kim Sang-gyu (Kim Jin-gyu), the executive director of a publishing company, helps her pay off debts, she falls in love with him. He, however, is engaged to the daughter of his boss, Ok-ju (Do Geum-bong). His sister (Ju Jeung-nyeo) pushes him to marry the boss's daughter, hoping that will bring him rapid success. Meanwhile, Suk-hui's grown-up daughter Gyeong-hui, wanting her mother to be happy, urges her mother to marry Sang-gyu, but Suk-hui vacillates between social mores and her own happiness. Even though she and Sang-gyu truly love each other, she decides to leave him and heads for her country home after selling her house in Seoul. Hearing the news, he who is ill in bed hurries to Seoul station, but it is too late. All he can do is just to stand on the platform and to watch her train pulling away.

Cinematography

Madam White SnakeMadam White Snake · 1960
Madam White Snake
7.91960
MovieFantasyHorror
A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love with a young pharmacist named Heo-Seon. Although they encounter difficulties, they are wed, and their love for each other does not change. However, Beophaeseonsa (a Zen priest) and Gwaneumbosal (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) order Madame White Snake, who had transformed into human without being granted permission to do so, to return back to the world of the gods before July 7. Grieving, she prepares to say goodbye to her beloved husband. But before she can return to the world of the gods in time, she falls into a trap set by Dae-yun (Choe Sam), who is attracted to her. Because of the trap, she is not able to keep the promised deadline, and ends up risking her life to save her husband.

Producer