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The Great Duel

February 23, 1973

Originally released in 1973. The Great Duel is a feature film. directed by Cil Jang.

Starring Shin Sang-ok, Lily Li, and Jin Bong-jin

Synopsis

Hwang Yong lost his father by Japanese army when he was a little boy. He is making a living by killing people as a hired killer when he is asked to find out a buddhist statue from Independence Army. He goes to a pub to kill Wang Pung, the statue is not there, though. Inevitably Hwang Yong has to live in that pub where he falls in love with a barmaid Wi-Rang. But Kaneda and his gang kill Wi-Rang when Hwang Yong is out of the pub. Hwang Yong happened to know that Kaneda is the very Japanese who killed his father when he goes to Kaneda's haunt to defeat them in anger. He takes a vengeance on him and gives Independence fund disguised as a buddhist statue back to the Independence Army. He quietly dies after disclosing he is Korean, too.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 23, 1973 52 years ago
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Language Korean Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Duel about?

Hwang Yong lost his father by Japanese army when he was a little boy. He is making a living by killing people as a hired killer when he is asked to find out a buddhist statue from Independence Army...

Who directed The Great Duel?

The Great Duel was directed by Cil Jang.

When was The Great Duel released?

The Great Duel was released on February 23, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Great Duel?

The main cast of The Great Duel includes Shin Sang-ok, Lily Li, Jin Bong-jin.