Film

Tyrant Yeonsan

Name: Tyrant Yeonsan
Director: Shin Sang-ok
Released: 1962
Rating: 7
Cast: Shin Young-kyun, Do Kum-bong, Kim Jin-kyu, Heo Chang-kang, Lee Yea-chun

1962 · 132 min · ★ 7 · Dir. Shin Sang-ok

Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials who displease him or who advised the previous king to depose the queen. He becomes crueler by the day. But in 10th year of his reign, he is kicked out of the throne and dies a tragic death.