The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin (1971)
Overview : A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'
Release Date : October 3, 1971
Runtime : 162m
Companies : Yun Bang Films Co., Ltd.
Countries : South Korea
Keywords : historical figure, historical drama, naval warfare, japanese invasion of korea, korean navy, joseon dynasty, yi sun-sin