Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.
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Kim Jin-kyu
Lee Sun-shin
Known for
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Jang Dong-hwi
Jin Lin
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Seo Jeong-min
Jang Il-ho
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Jang Il-ho Director · Na Han-bong Screenplay Jeong Min-seob Composer
First release January 21, 1978 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 난중일기
Production
Hanjin Enterprises Company
Production
South Korea
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Original title
난중일기
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · January 21, 1978
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No release date listed for United States.
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