A War Diary

Movie·1978·2h 5m

A War Diary

Directed By

Jang Il-ho

Country

South Korea

Language

Korean

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The Story

Original title: 난중일기

Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.

Written By

Na Han-bong

Producer

Han Gap-jin

Cinematography

Seo Jeong-min

Music

Jeong Min-seob

Editor

Ree Kyoung-ja

Themes

historical dramanaval warfarejapanese invasion of koreakorean navyjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)yi sun-sinimjin war

Production House

Hanjin Enterprises Company

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Cast

Kim Jin-kyu

Kim Jin-kyu

Lee Sun-shin

Jang Dong-hwi

Jang Dong-hwi

Jin Lin

Hwang Hae

Hwang Hae

Jeong Ae-ran

Jeong Ae-ran

Tae Hyun-sil

Tae Hyun-sil

Lee Dae-yub

Lee Dae-yub

Hah Myung-joong

Hah Myung-joong

Kim Seok-hun

Kim Seok-hun

Yun Il-ju

Yun Il-ju

Kim Gi-jong

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Crew

Han Gap-jin

Producer

Jang Il-ho

Jang Il-ho

Director

Seo Jeong-min

Seo Jeong-min

Director of Photography

Na Han-bong

Screenplay

Ree Kyoung-ja

Ree Kyoung-ja

Editor

Jeong Min-seob

Original Music Composer

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