Directing
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-hyang · 1961Seong 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! · 1976Ever 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 Death · 1983Duel 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 Youth · 1955The 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 Tunnel · 1987A Long Journey, a Long Tunnel
1987
Movie
The Story of Sim Cheong · 1962The 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 Day · 1960To 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 Coffin · 1982Dracula 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.
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