The Story of Hong Gil-dong (1967)

Original title: 홍길동 · Released 1967-01-21 · 80 min · Action, Animation, Drama, History

The illegitimate son of a nobleman, banished from his family due to the predictions of a fake prophecy, witnesses firsthand the injustices of society. Along with his sidekick, Chadol Bawi, he defeats a corrupt magistrate and returns stolen money to the poor. But when the magistrate brings in more forces, Hong Gil-dong must retreat to the mountains and train under a wise wizard. His sanity is put to the test through vigorous training, but years later he emerges to rally the local rebels in an attempt to unseat the corrupt aristocrats. However, with the magistrate having grown even more powerful, will Hong Gil-dong and his band of merry men be able to save his father and all of Korea?

Directed by

Shin Dong-hun (신동헌)

Written by

Shin Dong-woo (신동우)

Cinematography

Park Seong-geun

Music

Jeon Jong-Kun (전정근)

Produced by

Woo Ki-dong

Cast

Companies

세기상사㈜

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