The Fortress (2017)
Original title: 남한산성
The Fortress is a 2017 Korean-language war movie directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yun-seok and Park Hae-il.
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
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What is The Fortress about?
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
When was The Fortress released?
The Fortress was released on 3 October 2017.
How long is The Fortress?
The Fortress runs 2h 20m.
Who made The Fortress?
The Fortress was directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Where can I watch The Fortress?
The Fortress is available on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Fortress
Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Rent: Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Lee Byung-hun as Choe Myeong-gil
- Kim Yun-seok as Kim Sang-heon
- Park Hae-il as King In-jo
- Go Soo as Seo Nal-soe
- Park Hee-soon as Lee Si-baek
- Song Young-chang as Kim Ryu
- Jo Woo-jin as Jeong Myeong-su
- David Lee as Chil-bok
- Heo Sung-tae as Yong Gol-dae
- Kim Pub-lae as Khan
- Jo A-in as Na-ru
- Jin Sun-kyu as Lee Du-gap