Five Marines

Five Marines

1961 · 118 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, War

A brigade of five marines are sent on a dangerous mission to capture an enemy stronghold during the Korean War.

Directed by Kim Kee-duk · Written by Park Gye-ju

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