Palace of Ambition

Palace of Ambition

1957 · 98 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama, History, Action

A nobleman bribes a maidservant to gain access to the palace and poison the crown prince. Another noble, loyal to the royal family, learns the of the plot and must learn the identity of the would-be assassin before he can succeed in throwing the country into chaos.

Directed by Jeong Chang-hwa

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