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Daewongun

  • 1968
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Daewongun (1968)
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When King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the... Read allWhen King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the un... Read allWhen King Cheol-jang dies, the throne passes to his son King Ko-jang but, because he is considered to be too inexperienced, his ambitious uncle rules as regent. The rightful king's wife, the politically brilliant Queen Min, refuses to accept this situation and brings about the uncle's exile in order to secure the throne.

  • Director
    • Shin Sang-ok
  • Writer
    • Ju-hyeon Yu
  • Stars
    • Shin Yeong-gyun
    • Ji-mee Kim
    • Nam-hyeon Choi
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
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    • Director
      • Shin Sang-ok
    • Writer
      • Ju-hyeon Yu
    • Stars
      • Shin Yeong-gyun
      • Ji-mee Kim
      • Nam-hyeon Choi
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    Shin Yeong-gyun
      Ji-mee Kim
      Nam-hyeon Choi
      Jang-kang Heo
      Am Park
      • Director
        • Shin Sang-ok
      • Writer
        • Ju-hyeon Yu
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      • Release date
        • April 12, 1968 (South Korea)
      • Country of origin
        • South Korea
      • Language
        • Korean
      • Also known as
        • Monarch
      • Production company
        • Anyang Films
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        • ₩13,000,000 (estimated)
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