Madam White Snake
Originally released in 1960. Madam White Snake is a fantasy/horror film. directed by Shin Sang-ok.
Starring Choi Eun-hee, Shin Seong-il, and Han Eun-jin
Synopsis
A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love with a young pharmacist named Heo-Seon. Although they encounter difficulties, they are wed, and their love for each other does not change. However, Beophaeseonsa (a Zen priest) and Gwaneumbosal (the Buddhist goddess of mercy) order Madame White Snake, who had transformed into human without being granted permission to do so, to return back to the world of the gods before July 7. Grieving, she prepares to say goodbye to her beloved husband. But before she can return to the world of the gods in time, she falls into a trap set by Dae-yun (Choe Sam), who is attracted to her. Because of the trap, she is not able to keep the promised deadline, and ends up risking her life to save her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 2, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Shin Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madam White Snake about?
A thousand-year-old snake that has transformed itself into a human, Madame White Snake (Choe Eun-hui), falls in love with a young pharmacist named Heo-Seon. Although they encounter difficulties, th...
Who directed Madam White Snake?
Madam White Snake was directed by Shin Sang-ok.
How long is Madam White Snake?
Madam White Snake has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Madam White Snake released?
Madam White Snake was released on October 2, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madam White Snake?
The main cast of Madam White Snake includes Choi Eun-hee, Shin Seong-il, Han Eun-jin, Choi Sam, Go Seon-ae.