The Iron Empress (2009)
Original title: 천추태후
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Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.
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Chae Shi-raEmpress Chun Chu
Lee Duck-hwaKang Kam-Chan
Choi Jae-sungGang Jo
Moon Jeong-heeEmpress Munhwa
Lee In-hyeEmpress Seonjeon
Lee InKing Mokjong
Kim Byeong-gi
Jang Soon GookYoo Jong
Lee Hyun-kyoungEmpress Mundeok
Park Eun-binHwang Bo Seol [Young]
Kim So-eunHwang Bo Su [Young]
Ko Kyu-pilJang Myung-GilMovie DNA
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What is The Iron Empress about?
Empress Cheonchu is a 2009 South Korean period television series based on the titular character, an actual historical figure and her lifelong struggle to protect the country her ancestors built. The granddaughter of Goryeo Dynasty founder Taejo Wanggeon, the empress ruled as the regent for her son Mokjong, the dynasty's seventh ruler. Determined to realize her ambitious goals for the kingdom of Goryeo, she dons armor, battles against foreign invaders, and tramples her lover, her son and brother in her rise to power.
How long is The Iron Empress?
The Iron Empress has a runtime of 65 minutes.