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The Power for Ten Years

The Power for Ten Years

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 6, 1964

Runtime

1h 33m

Genres

History, Drama

Original Title

십년세도

Director

Im Kwon-taek

Description

During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.