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Palace of Ambition
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Palace of Ambition

1957-12-18 · 98 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History · Action

A nobleman bribes a maidservant to gain access to the palace and poison the crown prince. Another noble, loyal to the royal family, learns the of the plot and must learn the identity of the would-be assassin before he can succeed in throwing the country into chaos.

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Directors
Jeong Chang-hwa
Production companies
Tae Yang Films Co., Ltd
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Chang HoonChang HoonKing Hansu
Kim Ok-ranKim Ok-ranQueen
Lee Seung-hwaLee Seung-hwaCrown Prince Bohae
Byeon Gi-jongByeon Gi-jongLord Jinpyeong
Kim Mi-seonKim Mi-seonGoo Seulagi
Jo HangJo HangBa Duda
Kim Seung-hoKim Seung-hoHwa Pidal
Go Hyang-miGo Hyang-miHwa Seonagi
Kim Shin-jaeKim Shin-jaeBeo Deulagi (Hwa-Seonagi's younger sister)
Seong So-minSeong So-minGeneral Myeongryun
Choe Seong-hoChoe Seong-hoGeneral Kaeryong
Yang Il-minYang Il-minTae Eul-ra
Kim Se-raKim Se-raPung-no
Kim UngKim UngJuruhyeon
Heo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kangSoe Mangchi
Lee Seong-ilHaemosu
Lee Dong-hunMountain spirit
Lim Hae-rimLim Hae-rimAssassin
Han Jang-bongHan Jang-bongPeddler
Kim Ju-oKim Ju-oJang

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