Ku Bong-seo
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 05, 1926
Deathday: August 27, 2016
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Known For
Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
1961-05-11
Iljimae the Chivalrous Robber
Overview: Iljimae's parents were killed due to a conspiracy when he was young. Many years later he became a chivalrous robber, robbing corrupt officials and helping the poor. He eventually manages in taking revenge for his parents' deaths. But the police start to chase him, and he hides himself at a gisaeng's house. The gisaeng was his ex-fiancee. She also lost her parents to a conspiracy. She begs Iljimae to stay with her, but he leaves to do what he has to.
Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-05-11
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Seong Chun-hyang
1961-01-28
Seong Chun-hyang
Overview: Chun-hyang, the only daughter of an old gisaeng named Wolmae, falls in love with Lee Mong-nyong and promises to marry him. But Lee leaves for Seoul with his father who's an aristocrat, and the new governor, Byeon Hakdo, covets Chun-hyang because she is the most beautiful girl in town. When Chun-hyang rejects his order to serve him at night, Governor Byeon sends her to jail. In the mean time, Lee passes the state exam and becomes a special undercover agent of the king. He comes back to where Chun-hyang lives to save her and punishes Governor Byeon
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-01-28
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An Upstart
1961-07-13
An Upstart
Overview: A poor boarder inherits 30 million dollars from an American soldier whose life he saved during the Korean War. The stingy landlady instantly turns into a completely different person, women swarm around him, and charities ask him for donations. Gangsters come forward and try to kill him...
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-07-13
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Marine Battleground
1963-04-11
Marine Battleground
Overview: A division of marines survive a battle with the Chinese army but find themselves stranded without contact on the wrong side of the front.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1963-04-11
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School Excursion
1969-01-23
School Excursion
Overview: A school teacher on a remote island has to convince skeptical parents to allow him to take his class of young children to Seoul to experience modern, urban civilization for the first time.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-01-23
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Father and Sons
1969-04-19
Father and Sons
Overview: There is a happy family of a father and four sons. In this comedy, the four sons find love one after another and have a joint wedding in the end.
Genres: Music Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-04-19
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Outlaw on a Donkey
1970-10-08
Outlaw on a Donkey
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Genres: Western Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1970-10-08
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A Bonanza
1961-06-01
A Bonanza
Overview: A young sailor arrives in Busan Harbour; an outrageous-looking, woolly bear of a man appears in downtown Busan with a shotgun over one shoulder, a heavy knapsack thrown over the other; a tough-looking young woman joins her friend in robbing a naïve fat man in a suit. The strands of character and story will slowly converge, well after the audience, tuned to the coincidences and mistaken identities of melodrama, has recognised that these three have a shared history and are fated to meet and reconcile.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-06-01
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A Dream of Fortune
1961-06-17
A Dream of Fortune
Overview: Son Hak-su (Kim Seung-ho) is a middle school teacher who barely gets by on his income because he's paying off a monthly mortgage for his welfare housing facility sold by the government. One day, Mr. Son and his wife make the acquaintance of a U.S. immigrant Charlie Hong (Heo Chang-kang) who is engaged in the smuggling business.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-06-17
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Under the Sky in Seoul
1961-12-15
Under the Sky in Seoul
Overview: An oriental doctor Kim Hak-gyu is a cantankerous man who is the longest-term householder in a small village in Seoul. He often causes domestic trouble by being nasty to his wife and his children. Kim Hyeon-ok, a daughter of a young widow who runs Nahana Beauty Shop, is in love with Choi Du-yeol, an obstetrician across the street. Kim Hak-gyu has great distaste for western medicine, and at the same time, is jealous of the obstetrician. He always gets in the way of Choi Du-yeol. Kim's son, Hyeon-gu, dates Jeom-ryae, a daughter of a bar owner.
Genres: Romance Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-12-15
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한양에서 온 성춘향
1963-10-26
한양에서 온 성춘향
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Genres: Drama History Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1963-10-26
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Chulsaegado
1968-09-22
Chulsaegado
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1968-09-22
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Man Is Not Popular
1963-04-25
Man Is Not Popular
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1963-04-25
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The Power for Ten Years
1964-08-06
The Power for Ten Years
Overview: During the reign of King Yeongjo in the Joseon Dynasty (1302-1910), the villainous retainer party led by Jang Ji-hang gains power after cutting the head off a royalist Hong seong-won. His son Hong Guk-yeong passes a state exam and tries to assist the king in ruling well, but he is also put to death by Jang's false incrimination. But he is called a faithful politician in history.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1964-08-06
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The Heartbreaking Story
1964-01-04
The Heartbreaking Story
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Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1964-01-04
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Prince Yeonsan
1961-12-31
Prince Yeonsan
Overview: A historical drama about Prince Yeon-san of Joseon as a prince trying to restore the status of his mother, the deposed and executed Queen Yun.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-12-31
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Tyrant Yeonsan
1962-02-05
Tyrant Yeonsan
Overview: 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.
Genres: History Thriller Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-02-05
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Sorry to Give You Trouble
1969-11-28
Sorry to Give You Trouble
Overview: Gu Bong-seo and Kim Hui-gab are good buddies. Bong-seo has no where to go, so he lives at Hui-gab's place. Naturally, Hui-gab often gets into quarrels with his wife, and Bong-seo gets involved to help them reconcile. One day, Bong-seo wins a lottery. He saves Hui-gab from the financial trouble and returns to his hometown with the rest of the money.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-11-28
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The Way of Hwarang
1962-09-13
The Way of Hwarang
Overview: His parents captured by the Baekje armies, prince Eo-jin infiltrates the enemy castle alone to seek revenge. His plot is ruined when he falls in love with a princess there and is forced to choose between betraying his parents and nation or the woman he loves.
Genres: History Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-09-13
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7 Women P.O.W's
1965-07-30
7 Women P.O.W's
Overview: A North Korean officer sends the POW's, nurse officers under guard. On the way, they meet the Communist Chinese army. When they try to rape the captives, the North Korean officer kills all of them. After that he surrenders voluntarily to South Korea with his men and the nurse officers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1965-07-30
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Mines are Better
1969-01-01
Mines are Better
Overview: Seong-chun, who just arrived from the countryside, wonders around the Seoul streets, and meets his old friend, Bong-su. He moves into Bong-su's house, where he stays on rent. But the landlord is very nosy. Bong-su lies that Seong-chun is his wife. Seong-chun dressed as a woman and pretends to act as his wife. But one day, Seong-chun falls in love with a girl next door and proposes her.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Bride from the Grave
1963-06-22
Bride from the Grave
Overview: A new groom becomes suspicious of his bride on the first night of their marriage. Seeing her go out of the room in the middle of the night, he follows her. The bride goes to a cemetery and drinks blood from a body she has exhumed. The bridegroom is so shocked that he dies of heart failure. His friends watch the bride's every move to find out the cause of his death. And they realize that she is a sleepwalker.
Genres: Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-06-22
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Wonsullang
1961-11-18
Wonsullang
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Genres: Romance War History Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-11-18
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The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings
1964-10-16
The Korean Instrument with 12 Strings
Overview:
Genres: History Music Drama War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1964-10-16
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A Story of a Nobleman
1966-12-11
A Story of a Nobleman
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Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1966-12-11
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A Sad Story of Danjong
1963-01-25
A Sad Story of Danjong
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Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1963-01-25
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A Female Boss
1959-12-16
A Female Boss
Overview: Would-be feminist Yoanna, running her own company, is insulted in a phone booth by a stranger named Yong-ho. While searching for a job, Yong-ho applies to a magazine named 'The Modern Woman,' not knowing that the company's boss is in fact Yoanna. She hires him with the intention of paying back the humiliation she received. But his masculine attitude captivates her and she ends up marrying him. She resigns her post and becomes a housekeeper, handing over the company to her husband.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-12-16
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Let's Meet at Walkerhill
1966-12-10
Let's Meet at Walkerhill
Overview: After missing his daughter during the Korean War (1950-1953), the protagonist happens to meet Sam-ryong on Seoul-bound train. He has never been to Seoul before and asks him for direction. They together wander around looking for his daughter. And one day at Walkerhill hotel, he sees her daughter singing as a popular singer and has a heart-moving reunion.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1966-12-10
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A Male Housekeeper
1968-05-01
A Male Housekeeper
Overview: A woman hires a male cook, being afraid that her lewd husband may have an affair with a female cook. Hyeong-gu who thinks about how to collect money for his brother's research starts working in her house. While he serves as a cook there, a lot of funny episodes happen. Finally, his brother finishes his research successfully and he gets out of the house to work for his brother's company as a managing director. He also gets married to a cook maid of the neighbor at the next door. It turns out that the maid is the daughter of the land lore, not a hired servant.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1968-05-01
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Forlorn Hope
1966-11-19
Forlorn Hope
Overview: A man's brother is killed by rogue troops following the end of World War II. He joins up with the roving band, intent on slaying them in vengeance from within their ranks
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1966-11-19
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A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
1962-03-08
A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng
Overview: Jinsa Maeng's daughter is contracted to marry a nobleman's son, however, Jinsa Maeng is upset when he hears about a rumor that the fiance of his daughter is lame. Finally, he decides to take on the idea of arranging his maid to take his daughter's place in the wedding.
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-03-08
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A Man And a Gisaeng
1969-01-01
A Man And a Gisaeng
Overview: A young man who was fired from his job for being unmanly decides to dress as a woman and work as a gisaeng. He gets proposals from several of his male clients including his former boss, Heo. He earns enough money to clear his gisaeng life and opens his own business with his friend Jeong-hui. Meanwhile his sister tells him that she is getting married. Later he finds out that her future brother in-law is the son of Heo. He doesn't know how to react. But Heo takes the man back to his company.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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The Male Beauty Artist
1969-03-29
The Male Beauty Artist
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Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-03-29
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Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness
1963-02-08
Tosuni: The Birth of Happiness
Overview: Ttosun, a young hard-working woman with a good heart, falls in love with a driver but her father disapproves of the match.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-02-08
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In So Long
1962-05-06
In So Long
Overview: "A Long Goodbye" - Taken in by an elderly woman and raised as her own, a boy spends all his days dreaming of the time when he can be reunited with his lost parents.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-05-06
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A Bride on the Second Floor
1968-12-29
A Bride on the Second Floor
Overview: A young bride moves into her husband's family and tries to modernize their lifestyle. Her plans, though, often get discouraged by her mother-in-law, a conservative lady who stresses traditional values. But the bride's father-in-law who understands the charms of her daughter-in-law's modern lifestyle, helps her to get what she wants. Eventually, they become one happy family living a modern lifestyle.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1968-12-29
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Bumpkin Oh-bok
1961-11-11
Bumpkin Oh-bok
Overview: Kind-hearted country bumpkin O-bok leads a simple life working as a long-time farmhand for the rich landlord Soon-young. When Soon-young discovers that his son Jae-seok has fallen for local girl Soon-yi, he protests the relationship and arranges for Soon-yi to be wed to O-bok instead. Despite the initial heartbreak, Soon-yi grows fond of O-bok over time and they have a daughter together named Sook-hee. However, when Jae-seok returns into Soon-yi’s life, she cannot resist his charms and runs away with him, leaving Jae-seok to raise Sook-hee on his own. Years later, Sook-hee is now a grown woman working in the city and in close contact with her father. However, a series of coincidences threaten to forcibly reunite O-bok and Sook-hee with Jae-seok and Soon-young in the most dramatic way possible.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-11-11
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