The Bell Tower
1958 · 96 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Action
An elderly bell maker reminisces about his life filled with tragedy.
Directed by Yang Ju-nam · Written by Kang Ro-hyang
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Moon Jeong-suk Yeong-sil -
Heo Chang-kang Seok-seung - M Maeng Man-sik
- J Jang Min-ho
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Lee Gi-hong -
Ji-man Ha - Y Yeong-tae Park
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Cheol Jeong -
Im Dong-hun
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