

Once Upon a Time in a Battlefield
2003-10-17 · 104 min · ★ 6.7
When the king of Silla joins forces with the Tang Emperor to take over Korea, the king of Baekje calls on a legendary warrior to protect his country.
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- Directors
- Lee Joon-ik
- Production companies
- Cineworld, Cinema Service
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jung Jin-youngKim Yu-sin
Park Joong-hoonGye-baek
Lee Moon-sikGeoshigi
Lee Won-jongYeon Gaesomun
Kim Byong-chulShilla Spy
Kim Sun-aGye-baek's Wife
Ryu Seung-sooKim In-moon
Woo HyeonOwner
Kim Seung-wooMole 1
Shin Hyun-junMole 2
Ko Kyu-pilBaekje Prince 7
Shin Jung-keunKim Heum-soon
Na Hae-ryungGye-baek's Eldest Daughter
Jung Hae-kyunCipher Officer
Lee Sang-hoonSoldier
Kim Kwang-shikBaekje Soldier
Yang Jin-wooGwan-chang
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