The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1962)
- Original title
- 성웅 이순신
- Directed by
- Yu Hyun-mok
- Genre
- drama, war
- Country
- South Korea
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This film follows the real-life Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin as he leads his navy against Japanese forces. It shows his battles and the sacrifices he makes for his country.
patrioticearnesthistoricalstatelysomberepicheroicpoignant
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- Roaring Currents: The Road of the Admiral (2015)
- Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022)
- Noryang (2023)
- Diary of Korean-Japanese War (1978)
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