The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971)
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.'
Director: Lee Kyu-woong
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Kim Jin-kyu as |
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Kim Ji-mi as |
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Kim Ji-su as |
| Production | Ju Dong-jin | Producer |
| Crew | Kim Jong-seong | Cinematography |
| Directing | Lee Kyu-woong | Director |
| Writing | Keum-dong Choi | Writer |
| Writing | Lee Sang-hyeon | Writer |