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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

성웅 이순신

Release: 1971-10-03 ·Runtime: 162m
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.'

Production Countries

South Korea

Production Companies

Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.