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The Great Monk Seo San

The Great Monk Seo San

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 22, 1972

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Action, War, Drama, History

Original Title

서산대사

Production Companies

Yeonbang Movies

Director

Jeon Jo-Myeong

Description

In 1581, the monk Seo-san predicts that the Japanese are planning an invasion of Korea. He goes to the king, suggesting that the kingdom build a stronger army, but he is thrown out of court. He begins training three pupils in martial arts, but rumors reach the king that Seo-san is training an army. The king sends his soldiers to have the monk arrested