The Uprising
Originally released in 1999. The Uprising is a drama/history film. directed by Park Kwang-su.
Starring Lee Jung-jae, Shim Eun-ha, and Myung Gye-nam
Synopsis
In the late 19th century Catholicism was gaining a foothold on Jeju island, much to the horror of the Confucian community, who were seeing their influence diminishing as well as getting increased taxes from Catholic-friendly government officers. The conflict became a religious war that resulted in a rebel Confucian army massacring hundreds of Christians in little more than a matter of days. The Uprising details the events leading up to the assault, focusing on the story of Yi Jae-su, the young man destined to become the leader of the rebel army.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.3/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- KiHweck ShiDae
- Cinema Service
- Les Films de L'Observatoire
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Uprising about?
In the late 19th century Catholicism was gaining a foothold on Jeju island, much to the horror of the Confucian community, who were seeing their influence diminishing as well as getting increased t...
Who directed The Uprising?
The Uprising was directed by Park Kwang-su.
How long is The Uprising?
The Uprising has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Uprising released?
The Uprising was released on June 26, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Uprising?
The main cast of The Uprising includes Lee Jung-jae, Shim Eun-ha, Myung Gye-nam, Frédéric Andrau, Sébastien Tavel.