The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
Seen it?1962 | 120 min | Drama, War
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
- Best for people who'll be looking things up afterwards and anyone interested in what war does to ordinary people. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. Sits nicely alongside The Admiral: Roaring Currents or Devotion.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- 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
- Kim Seung-kil
- Cho Sung-ryong
- Yoon Il-bong
- Kim Seung-ho
- Jo Mi-ryeong
- Lee Tak-kyun