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The Fortress

2017-10-03 · 140 min · ★ 6.8

War · Drama · History · Action

Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.

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Directors
Hwang Dong-hyuk
Production companies
Siren Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 28,645,448

Top Cast

Lee Byung-hunLee Byung-hunChoe Myeong-gil
Kim Yoon-seokKim Yoon-seokKim Sang-heon
Park Hae-ilPark Hae-ilKing In-jo
Go SooGo SooSeo Nal-soe
Park Hee-soonPark Hee-soonLee Si-baek
Song Young-changSong Young-changKim Ryu
Jo Woo-jinJo Woo-jinJeong Myeong-su
David LeeDavid LeeChil-bok
Heo Sung-taeHeo Sung-taeYong Gol-dae
Kim Beop-raeKim Beop-raeKhan
Jo A-inNa-ru
Jin Sun-kyuJin Sun-kyuLee Du-gap
Yoo Soon-woongYoo Soon-woongChief Scholar
Park Ji-ilPark Ji-ilDeputy Chief Scholar
Choi Jong-ryulChoi Jong-ryulEunuch
Moon Chang-gilMoon Chang-gilOld Boatman
Cho Ah-inCho Ah-inNa-ru
Lee Sang-heeLee Sang-heeSoldier
Kim Seo-hyeonKim Seo-hyeonMinister
Ha Soo-hoHa Soo-hoRoyal Forces Commander

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