The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

1971 · 162 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, War

A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'

Directed by Lee Kyu-woong · Written by Keum-dong Choi

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