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Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
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Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber

1961-05-11 · 137 min · ★ 7.0

History · Drama · Action

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.

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Directors
Jang Il-ho
Production companies
Shin Films
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Choi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeYeon-hwa
Do Kum-bongDo Kum-bongGye-hyang
Kim Seok-hunKim Seok-hunLee Deok-chun
Shin Young-kyunShin Young-kyunPark In-geol
Lee Yea-chunLee Yea-chunKim Man-geun
Kim Hee-kapKim Hee-kapDol-soe
Yang HoonYang HoonChoi Gyeong-rae
Heo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kangChun-sam
Ku Bong-seoKu Bong-seoMan-bok
Lee Gi-hongLee Gi-hongKim Seon-geun
Byeon Gi-jongByeon Gi-jongJo Gwang-pil
Lee YeongLee YeongKim Jo-geun
Lee Chang-sikHan-ryang
Jo HangJo Hang
Choe GeonSam-dol
Seok Un-aSeok Un-aHan-ryang
Chan-sik ChoeChan-sik Choe
Gyeong Yun-suIn-su
Lim Yae-simLim Yae-sim
Yum Hea-sookYum Hea-sookOh-weol

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