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The Fatal Encounter
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The Fatal Encounter

2014-04-30 · 135 min · ★ 7.1

Action · Drama

Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.

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Directors
JQ Lee
Production companies
Lotte Entertainment, Good Choice Cut Pictures, Papas Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hyun BinHyun BinKing Jeong-jo
Jung Jae-youngJung Jae-youngGap-su
Cho Jung-seokCho Jung-seokEul-su
Cho Jae-hyunCho Jae-hyunGwang Baek
Han Ji-minHan Ji-minQueen Jeongsun
Kim Sung-ryungKim Sung-ryungLady Hyegyeong
Park Sung-woongPark Sung-woongHong Guk-yeong
Jung Eun-chaeJung Eun-chaeKang Wol-hye
Song Young-changSong Young-changGu Seon-bok
Lee Do-gyeongLee Do-gyeongAhn Guk-rae
Seo Yi-sookSeo Yi-sookGo Su-ae
Kim Min-jaeKim Min-jaeChoi Se-bok
Sung Yoo-binSung Yoo-binYoung Gap-su
Kim Dae-myungKim Dae-myungGang Yong-hwi
Kim Joo-wanHong Sang-beom
Yu Eun-miYu Eun-miBok-bing
Goo Seung-hyunYoung Jeong-jo
Lee Da-inLee Da-inSoo-ryeon
Son Min-seokSon Min-seokChae Jegong
Ahn Sang-taeAhn Sang-taeWang Dae-bi

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