Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
Seen it?1961 | 137 min | History, Drama, Action
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Iljimae's parents were killed due to a conspiracy when he was young. Many years later he became a chivalrous robber, robbing corrupt officials and helping the poor. He eventually manages in taking revenge for his parents' deaths. But the police start to chase him, and he hides himself at a gisaeng's house. The gisaeng was his ex-fiancee. She also lost her parents to a conspiracy. She begs Iljimae to stay with her, but he leaves to do what he has to.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jang Il-ho
- Choi Eun-heeYeon-hwa
- Do Kum-bongGye-hyang
- Kim Seok-hunLee Deok-chun
- Shin Young-kyunPark In-geol
- Lee Yea-chunKim Man-geun
- Kim Hee-kapDol-soe
- Yang HoonChoi Gyeong-rae
- Heo Chang-kangChun-sam
- Ku Bong-seoMan-bok
- Lee Gi-hongKim Seon-geun