The Woman Blacksmith (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, The Woman Blacksmith is a notable film directed by Nam Ki-nam, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The town of Baek-ha chooses a head of security every three years. The security head Jo-chil is ruthless and there are many complaints against him. Then Ho-saeng challenges Jo-chil and ends up as the head of security. Ho-saeng is in love with Chi-chi, the blacksmith's daughter. As the head of security, Ho-saeng governs wisely and the lives of the villagers grow stable. Ho-saeng runs No-sam out of town for forcing women into prostitutes, and also opens up new opportunities for these women. Meanwhile, No-sam hires the hit-man Dong-duk and tries to have Ho-saeng killed. Dong-duk inflicts a terrible wound on Ho-saeng but he's saved by Noh Kae-gul who teaches him how to fight. Ho-saeng drives out Dong-duk who was even crueler than Jo-chil. Peace returns to the village.
Who’s in it. The Woman Blacksmith stars Casanova Wong, Lee Jae-yeong and Min Bok-gi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Woman Blacksmith sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Woman Blacksmith page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Woman Blacksmith (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Woman Blacksmith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Woman Blacksmith worth watching?
- The Woman Blacksmith holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Woman Blacksmith?
- The Woman Blacksmith stars Casanova Wong, Lee Jae-yeong and Min Bok-gi.
- When was The Woman Blacksmith released?
- The Woman Blacksmith was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.