Seize the Precious Sword movie poster

Seize the Precious Sword

September 22, 1972 1h 32m

Originally released in 1972. Seize the Precious Sword is a action/history film. directed by Im Kwon-taek.

Starring Sin Yeong-il, Kim Ki-joo, and Kim Hee-ra

Synopsis

After the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, Iljimae, a master of the interlaced sword method, heads to Japan to find the national treasure, the Cheonryongsword, which was robbed by the Japanese pirate Kuroda. Around this time, there were two more men looking for Kuroda, one of them was Ma-cheol, a one-armed swordsman who lost his left arm due to Kuroda's trick, and the other was Kuroda's henchman Okamodo, who lost his newlywed wife and even lost his own eyes. This is Yoshiyama, the swordsman who lost his mind. At first, the three knights, who met by chance, were wary of each other for their own goals, but were captured by Kuroda's persistent pursuit. In the end, after a bloody fight, they succeed in revenge, and Iljimae returns home with the recovered Cheonryongsword.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 22, 1972 53 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seize the Precious Sword about?

After the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, Iljimae, a master of the interlaced sword method, heads to Japan to find the national treasure, the Cheonryongsword, which was robbed by the Japanese p...

Who directed Seize the Precious Sword?

Seize the Precious Sword was directed by Im Kwon-taek.

How long is Seize the Precious Sword?

Seize the Precious Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Seize the Precious Sword released?

Seize the Precious Sword was released on September 22, 1972 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Seize the Precious Sword?

The main cast of Seize the Precious Sword includes Sin Yeong-il, Kim Ki-joo, Kim Hee-ra, An Gil-won, Kim Young-ae.