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The Great Monk Seo San
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The Great Monk Seo San

1972-12-22 · 90 min · ★ 9.0

Action · War · Drama · History

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

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Directors
Jeon Jo-myeong
Production companies
Yeonbang Movies
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kim Jin-kyuKim Jin-kyu
Park AmPark Am
Yoon Yang-ha
Choi Seong-ho
Sun-bok Kim
Jo Deok-seong
Choi SamChoi Sam
Lee Ye-seongLee Ye-seong
Bang Su-ilBang Su-il

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