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The Story of Hong Gil-dong

The Story of Hong Gil-dong

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?

Release DateJanuary 21, 1967
StatusReleased
Original Title홍길동
Runtime1h 7min
Budget
Revenue
LanguageKorean
Original LanguageKorean
Production CountriesSouth Korea
Production CompaniesThe Century

Part of

Hong Gil-dong and Chadol Bawi Collection

Includes: Hopi and Chadol Bawi, The Story of Hong Gil-dong

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