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Tyrant Yeonsan

1962-02-05 · 132 min · ★ 6.0

History · Thriller · Drama

Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials who displease him or who advised the previous king to depose the queen. He becomes crueler by the day. But in 10th year of his reign, he is kicked out of the throne and dies a tragic death.

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Directors
Shin Sang-ok
Production companies
Shin Films
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shin Young-kyunShin Young-kyunKing Yeon-san
Do Kum-bongDo Kum-bongJang Nok-su
Kim Jin-kyuKim Jin-kyuPark Won-jong
Lee Yea-chunLee Yea-chunIm Sa-hong
Kim Hye-jeongKim Hye-jeongLady Seon-deok
Choi Eun-heeChoi Eun-heeQueen Shin
Heo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kangPrince Je-ahn
Choi Nam-hyunChoi Nam-hyunPark Seung-hak
Hwang Jeong-sunHwang Jeong-sunQueen Yoon
Namkoong WonNamkoong WonHwang Yun-heon
Lee Min-jaLee Min-jaChoi Bo-bi
Kim Dong-wonKim Dong-wonKing Seong-jong the Great
Shin Seong-ilShin Seong-ilPrince Jin-seong
Kim Hee-kapKim Hee-kapKim Jae-won
Lim Hae-rimLim Hae-rim
Yoon In-jaYoon In-jaUm So-yong
Jeon OkJeon Ok
Ju Jeung-nyeoJu Jeung-nyeo
Lee Bin-hwaLee Bin-hwaMrs. Bongbo
Lee Kyeong-huiLee Kyeong-huiMin (Wonjong's wife)

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