The Great Monk Seo San
1972, Korean. Directed by Jeon Jo-myeong.
In 1581, the monk Seo-san predicts that the Japanese are planning an invasion of Korea. He goes to the king, suggesting that the kingdom build a stronger army, but he is thrown out of court. He begins training three pupils in martial arts, but rumors reach the king that Seo-san is training an army. The king sends his soldiers to have the monk arrested
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 22 December 1972
- Original title
- 서산대사
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Kim Ha-lim
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Who directed The Great Monk Seo San?
The Great Monk Seo San (1972) was directed by Jeon Jo-myeong and stars Kim Jin-kyu, Park Am, Yoon Yang-ha.