The Great Monk Seo San
Seen it?1972 | 90 min | Action, War, Drama, History
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
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
In 1581, the monk Seo-san predicts that the Japanese are planning an invasion of Korea. He goes to the king, suggesting that the kingdom build a stronger army, but he is thrown out of court. He begins training three pupils in martial arts, but rumors reach the king that Seo-san is training an army. The king sends his soldiers to have the monk arrested
How it earned its rating
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeon Jo-myeong
- Kim Jin-kyu
- Park Am
- Yoon Yang-ha
- Choi Seong-ho
- Sun-bok Kim
- Deok-seong Jo
- Choi Sam
- Lee Ye-seong
- Bang Su-il