Tyrant Yeonsan (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, Tyrant Yeonsan is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Tyrant Yeonsan stars Shin Young-kyun as King Yeonsan, Do Kum-bong as Noksu Jang, Kim Jin-kyu as Park Won-jong and Heo Chang-kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tyrant Yeonsan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tyrant Yeonsan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tyrant Yeonsan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tyrant Yeonsan (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tyrant Yeonsan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tyrant Yeonsan worth watching?
- Tyrant Yeonsan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tyrant Yeonsan?
- Tyrant Yeonsan stars Shin Young-kyun, Do Kum-bong, Kim Jin-kyu, Heo Chang-kang and Lee Yea-chun.
- When was Tyrant Yeonsan released?
- Tyrant Yeonsan was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.