Lim Kkeok-jeong

1961 2h 0m KO

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Shin Young-kyun
Moon Jeong-suk
Choi Mu-ryong
Um Aing-ran
Park Nou-sik
Choi Nam-hyun
Hwang Hae
Lee Bin-hwa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yu Hyun-mok
Writers: Kim Kang-yun, Lee Jeong-seon, Na So-un
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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65 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yu Hyun-mok, shot by Hak-seong Kim. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Seong-tae Kim. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Yu Hyun-mok shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Shin Young-kyun and Moon Jeong-suk and Choi Mu-ryong carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0323069 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yu Hyun-mok directs. Hak-seong Kim behind the camera. Seong-tae Kim scores. Yu Hyun-mok cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

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165 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Yu Hyun-mok, shot by Hak-seong Kim. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Seong-tae Kim. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Yu Hyun-mok shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Shin Young-kyun and Moon Jeong-suk and Choi Mu-ryong carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0323069 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.