Acting
Shin Young-kyun
Born November 7, 1928 · Pyongsan, Korea (age 97)
Shin Young-kyun (born November 6, 1928) is a South Korean actor, film producer, and politician. Shin Young-kyun was born in Pyongsan, Hwanghae Province (now part of North Korea) in 1928. When he was 10 years old, Shin went to Seoul. While studying dentistry at Seoul National University, he participated in a drama club where he got to know Park Am, Gil Yok-yun, and Lee Nak-hoon, who later became ac…
Known For
The Last Woman of Shang · 1964The Last Woman of Shang
★ 7.01964
MovieHistoryDrama
In order to exact revenge upon him, a young woman (Lin Dai) marries the Emperor Chou (Shin Young-kyun), who killed her father.
The Coachman · 1961The Coachman
★ 6.51961
MovieWarDrama
A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Red Scarf · 1964Red Scarf
★ 7.51964
MovieActionWar
South Korean Air Force pilots engage in perilous missions against Communist North Koreans during the Korean War.
Wang-geon, the Great · 1970Wang-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.
Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku · 1960Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku
★ 4.01960
MovieDramaHistory
Kim Chang-su, who participated in the Donghak Movement, escapes to Manchuria after being chased by the Japanese army, finally making his way home. Angered by the assassination of Empress Myeong-seong, he murders a Japanese lieutenant and is sent to jail. He escapes from prison turns his focus on the democratic movement by teaching civilians and organizing Sinminheo (a democratic organization), even changing his name to 'Kim Gu.' After he is imprisoned again, he gets out on parole and goes to China, where he participates in establishing a provisional government from which he can direct the anti-Japanese struggle. Kim Gu goes on to play a part in Yun Bong-gil's deeds in Shanghai, the events at Hongkou Park, the encounter with Jiang Jish, and the establishment of the Korean National Army, and leads the struggle for Korea's independence with warm fraternal love and clear national spirit. When Korea is liberated in August 15, 1945, he returns back to his native land.
Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber · 1961Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
★ 7.01961
MovieHistoryDrama
Iljimae's parents were killed due to a conspiracy when he was young. Many years later he became a chivalrous robber, robbing corrupt officials and helping the poor. He eventually manages in taking revenge for his parents' deaths. But the police start to chase him, and he hides himself at a gisaeng's house. The gisaeng was his ex-fiancee. She also lost her parents to a conspiracy. She begs Iljimae to stay with her, but he leaves to do what he has to.
Five Marines · 1961Five Marines
★ 5.61961
MovieDramaWar
A brigade of five marines are sent on a dangerous mission to capture an enemy stronghold during the Korean War.
Full Ship · 1967Full Ship
★ 10.01967
MovieDrama
A film picturing the lives and adversities of fishermen who live and die in the sea.
Filmography
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Red Scarf · 1964Red Scarf
★ 7.51964
MovieActionWar
South Korean Air Force pilots engage in perilous missions against Communist North Koreans during the Korean War.
Na Gwan-joong (Major)
Five Marines · 1961Five Marines
★ 5.61961
MovieDramaWar
A brigade of five marines are sent on a dangerous mission to capture an enemy stronghold during the Korean War.
Second Lieutenant Oh Deok-soo
The Partisan Lovers · 1969The Partisan Lovers
1969
MovieWar
Hong Kong and South Korean co-production war film starring Li Li-Hua.
Chin Tsai-Lung
The King with My Face · 1967The King with My Face
★ 7.51967
MovieDramaAction
THE KING WITH MY FACE (1967) offers a well-produced Shaw Bros. variation on Alexandre Dumas' famous tale, "The Man in the Iron Mask."
Emperor Hung Wai/Shing An
When Acacias Bloom · 1962When Acacias Bloom
★ 7.31962
MovieDramaRomance
A man assists a woman in danger, but through her actions, she unintentionally causes his death. Everyone in the village knows that she visits his tomb every spring, but no one knows the details of her story.
Wang Seok (independence fighter)












