The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin

1962

2h 0m

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War

Overview

Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.

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6 members

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Kim Seung-kil

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Cho Sung-ryong

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윤일봉

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윤일봉

Acting

김승호

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김승호

Acting

조미령

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조미령

Acting

이택균

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이택균

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