During the later years of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Lim Kkeok-jeong, a butcher's son, stands up against the aristocrats' tyranny and helps displaced people live in peace at a village he has established. He also forms a chivalrous robbers' band to get rid of corrupt officials. He dedicates himself to saving people from misery and teaching a lesson to the aristocrats and corrupted officials.
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Shin Young-kyun
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Moon Jeong-suk
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Choi Mu-ryong
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Um Aing-ran
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Park Nou-sik
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Choi Nam-hyun
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Hwang Hae
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Lee Bin-hwa
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Seok Geum-seong
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Lee Yea-chun
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Piagol
Heo Chang-kang
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Kim Dong-won
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Yu Hyun-mok Director · Kim Kang-yun Writer Lee Jeong-seon Writer
First release December 31, 1961 · Produced in South Korea · Original title 임꺽정
Production
전국영배
Production
South Korea
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Original title
임꺽정
Original language
Korean
Spoken on screen
Korean
Release dates
South Korea · December 31, 1961
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No release date listed for United States.
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