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Prince Yeonsan (1961)

Prince Yeonsan poster
Original title
연산군 (장한사모편)
Directed by
Shin Sang-ok
Genre
biographical film
Country
South Korea
Runtime
2h 13m
Rated
12
Rating
8.6 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This film follows the life of Prince Yeonsan, a historical figure in Joseon Dynasty Korea. It shows his rise to power and the events that shape his rule.

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What happens

Prince Yeonsan (Korean: 연산군) is a 1961 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. Among several awards including Best Actor and Best Actress, it was chosen as Best Film at the first Grand Bell Awards ceremony. It was followed by a sequel, Tyrant Yeonsan, which was released in 1962. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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