Jo Mi-ryeong
Biography: Jo Mi-ryeong (조미령) is a South Korean actress.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 04, 1929
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The DMZ
1965-12-09
The DMZ
Overview: The film exposes the atrocities of war through the eyes of two children who are stranded in the DMZ after the end of the Korean War. The DMZ, strewn with abandoned tanks, dead bodies, land mines, and unexploded shells, is an exceedingly dangerous place for children. But what most endangers them in the end are not weapons but people.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1965-12-09
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Bonanza
1961-06-01
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 Sea Gull
1948-11-21
A Sea Gull
Overview: Jung-ae volunteers at a juvenile prison when she graduates from college; but the violent boys threaten her safety. Her boyfriend visits and begs Jung-ae to quit. She considers but feels compelled to continue; until the day when an escapee puts her methods at risk. Will she get to the escaped boy in time? Will his negative attitude convince her to quit, or will she affect him positively? And will there ever be happiness at the prison?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1948-11-21
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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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A Shoeshine Boy
1961-01-01
A Shoeshine Boy
Overview: Following the death of his parents, Yeong-cheol shines shoes in the streets, struggling to care for his sick younger sister Yeong-hui and make ends meet. Despite the persuasive efforts of low-life criminal boss Wang-cho, pickpocket Jjang-gu, and prostitute Mi-hwa, Yeong-cheol vows to lead an honest life by looking after Yeong-hui with cigarette salesgirl Myeong-sun and helping newly arrived shoeshine boy Dong-seok settle in. However, a tragic accident forces Yeong-cheol to make an important decision that may change his life. ※ Sharing the same Korean title with Vittorio De Sica’s classic Shoeshine (1946), this film was noted at the time of release for its strong neorealistic approach. All of the picture elements have been lost and only 4 original sound negative reels (around 40 minutes) survive today. The plot summary and scene descriptions have been added in the form of title cards as well as a selection of production stills to aid the viewing experience.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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Horizon
1961-01-01
Horizon
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Genres: Romance Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-01-01
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Defiance of a teenager
1959-07-16
Defiance of a teenager
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-07-16
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Mojeong
1958-01-14
Mojeong
Overview: Hye-ok and doctor Jeong, are happily married, but she worries that they are childless. While the doctor is away on business, a boy shows up saying he's her husbands son from a one night affair during the war. He's been raised in secret, but now that she's on her death bed he has no choice but to meet his father. Hye-ok feels betrayed and tries to send him to an orphanage, but he refuses. While he lives with her, Hye-ok begins to feel for him, and he for her. Upon her husbands return Hye-ok is set to leave, and Jeong begs for forgiveness. Meanwhile the boy waits for his real mother by the train tracks and nearly falls to his death by a train. She is killed saving him. Will the boy reunite with his step mother and finally know his father?
Genres: Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1958-01-14
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The Night of Full Moon
1969-06-05
The Night of Full Moon
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Genres: History Drama Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-06-05
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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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Buddha
1964-02-13
Buddha
Overview: A prince in India learns that his birth was responsible for his mother's death. He makes up his mind to relieve the suffering of his people and begins studying to become a Buddhist priest
Genres: Action Adventure History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1964-02-13
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One-sided Love of Princess
1967-07-19
One-sided Love of Princess
Overview: Sook-kyung, the youngest tomboy princess, loves playing hide and seek with her same-aged court ladies and is extremely curious about the life outside the palace. An opportunity comes for her on queen mother’s birthday celebration. Princess Sook-kyung gets to explore the outside world with the help of her older sister princesses and falls in love with a Seonggyungwan scholar she meets coincidentally. The variety of character twists in this film which is reminiscent of romantic comedies such as Roman Holiday and Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. The queen mother with a fancy royal costume but wears glasses because of her poor vision, and the court ladies who protect the princess day and night are usually slow and doze off but have the strength to push against male henchmen. The princes outside the palace walls seem like that of a naïve country girl who eats a rice cake at the marketplace because she thinks it’s free.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1967-07-19
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View from an Alley
1962-06-28
View from an Alley
Overview: One father finds life nearly impossible to live as he attempts to raise his nine children on a pitifully small salary.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-06-28
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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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A Ghost Story
1964-02-02
A Ghost Story
Overview: This is a horror movie in which a ghost, bearing a grudge, sleeps with a man in order to attain Buddha-hood.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-02-02
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A Regret
1967-08-12
A Regret
Overview: This film is a compilation of three short horror stories. They include a story of a wife ghost who was separated by death with her husband. She met him after praying for meeting a husband for 100 days. The wife ghost finally leads him to death. In the second story, a ghost of a dead wife who is jealousy of her husband's love of a barmaid sets them on fire. In the third, a male ghost tests a chaste woman's will not to be tempted by men.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1967-08-12
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Body is Sad
1962-01-01
Body is Sad
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Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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The Enemy of Woman
1956-11-15
The Enemy of Woman
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1956-11-15
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The Tragedy of King Dan Jong
1956-02-12
The Tragedy of King Dan Jong
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Genres: History Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1956-02-12
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Wonsullang
1961-11-18
Wonsullang
Overview:
Genres: Romance War History Action
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-11-18
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A Star
1961-04-05
A Star
Overview:
Genres: Romance History Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-04-05
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Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
1956-06-13
Prince Ho-Dong and Princess Nak-Rang
Overview:
Genres: Romance History War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1956-06-13
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Great Monk Wonhyo
1962-02-15
Great Monk Wonhyo
Overview:
Genres: History Romance War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-02-15
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Affection
1966-01-21
Affection
Overview:
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1966-01-21
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The Coachman
1961-02-15
The Coachman
Overview: A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-02-15
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Kinship
1963-10-03
Kinship
Overview: The story takes place on a mountain slope where defectors from North Korea live. These families sell cheap things such as socks and pens to make a living and there is a serious gap between the parents and their children. A widower Kim Deok-sam nags his son Geo-buk to join the American army. Ok-Mae who lives next door teaches her daughter Bok-soon traditional Korean folksongs and forces her to become a gisaeng.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1963-10-03
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Mr. Park
1960-10-05
Mr. Park
Overview: Mr. Park raises his children by repairing charcoal pits. Although ignorant and stubborn, Mr. Park has a good heart. He is displeased, however, with his eldest daughter, Yong-sun (Jo Mi-ryeong), because of her close relationship with Jae-cheon (Hwang hae), who is a scamp in his eyes. He is also unsatisfied with his second daughter, Myeong-sun (Eom Aeng-ran), for liking Ju-sik (Bang Su-il). Only his eldest son, Yong-beom (Kim Jin-gyu), is the apple of his eye, as he approves of his son's wife, Jeom-rye (Kim Hye-jeong). When Yong-beom is sent to a foreign branch office, Mr. Park is against it at first but approves of it, as he knows what it means for his son's future. Eventually, too, he begins to approve of his two daughters' relationships.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1960-10-05
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The Love Marriage
1958-10-14
The Love Marriage
Overview: A medical doctor, Ko, has three daughters. The first daughter, Suk-hee, confesses her past when her husband asks her to forgive his past, on the first night of their honeymoon. When he breaks off the marriage and goes to America, Suk-hee confines herself to her home for three years.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1958-10-14
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The Great Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon
1962-03-28
The Great Story of Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon
Overview: Bae's two daughters, Jang-hwa and Hong-ryeon, are abused to death by their stepmother. But Jang-hwa cannot just go away to the other world. She becomes a ghost, haunting the governor every night to help her take her revenge. The governor orders an investigation. Jang-hwa's stepmother finally confesses what she did and the governor punishes her.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-03-28
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Heungbu and Nolbu
1959-05-20
Heungbu and Nolbu
Overview: The old Korean folktale, 'Heungbu and Nolbu' is brought alive on the screen in this film that shows the lead character as a marionette. Nolbu is the elder brother and he is slimy and greedy. In his greed, he throws his little brother, Heungbu, out of home to stake claim on all the money and belongings their father left for them. Heungbu is an idealist but pained by the events that have taken place. He helps Swallow by curing his broken leg and as a return favour, Swallow gives him a gourd seed. He plant the seeds and after sometime, gold, silver and gems start coming out of the plant, giving Heungbu everything he deserves. It does not go down well with Nolbu.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-05-20
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A Sunflower Family
1961-04-13
A Sunflower Family
Overview: A middle-aged man is so crazy about his mistress that he doesn't care about what happens to his family. The feud between his children by his wife and by the mistress gets worse until the family almost breaks apart.
Genres: Romance Family Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-04-13
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The Wedding Day
1956-11-27
The Wedding Day
Overview: Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeon, marries their son. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that his future son-in-law has a cripple leg. Regretting that he can't give his lovely daughter to a cripple, he decides to marry his maid to him instead. Unexpectedly the future son-in-law shows up at the wedding hall and he is not a cripple, but a healthy and handsome youth. Feeling embarrassed, there is no way but to wed the maid to him. The Wedding Day is a recreation of A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng, a comical play by Oh Yeong Jin. The first Korean film to win an international film award, the Best Comedy Award at the 1957 edition of the Asian Film Festival (now Asia Pacific Film Festival).
Genres: Comedy Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1956-11-27
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Lady Jang
1961-09-23
Lady Jang
Overview: King Sukjong exalts a greedy concubine to the status of Bin, which is next to that of the Queen. The new Bin, who is now called Jang Hui-bin, drives out the Queen through a coup and takes her place. But thanks to loyal court officials, the King finds out what has been going on. He demotes Jang to Bin again and reinstates his Queen. Jang, now vindictive, conspires with her mother to kill the queen and reclaim her place. But the conspiracy is brought to light, and Jang is executed.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1961-09-23
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Queen Dowager Inmok
1962-09-13
Queen Dowager Inmok
Overview: After Seonjo passes away, Prince Gwanghae ascends to the throne. But he indulges himself in dissolute orgies, neglecting his duties as the king. Queen Dowager Inmok begs him to behave like a king. But Prince Gwanghae torments her, arguing that she's playing a regent. Queen Dowager cannot help but enduring the king's outrageousness.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-09-13
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The Last Empress
1966-08-18
The Last Empress
Overview: Queen Yun reigned with King Sunjong since she was just 13 years old. She hid the royal seals needed to complete an agreement between Korea and Japan which would lead to Korea's annexation. However, her patriotic display wins her many enemies.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1966-08-18
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The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
1962-04-14
The Great Hero Yi Sun Shin
Overview: Movie despicting the life and accomplishments of Korean Admiral Yi Sun Shin.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1962-04-14
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Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku
1960-05-24
Ah! Baekbeom Kim Ku
Overview: Kim Chang-su, who participated in the Donghak Movement, escapes to Manchuria after being chased by the Japanese army, finally making his way home. Angered by the assassination of Empress Myeong-seong, he murders a Japanese lieutenant and is sent to jail. He escapes from prison turns his focus on the democratic movement by teaching civilians and organizing Sinminheo (a democratic organization), even changing his name to 'Kim Gu.' After he is imprisoned again, he gets out on parole and goes to China, where he participates in establishing a provisional government from which he can direct the anti-Japanese struggle. Kim Gu goes on to play a part in Yun Bong-gil's deeds in Shanghai, the events at Hongkou Park, the encounter with Jiang Jish, and the establishment of the Korean National Army, and leads the struggle for Korea's independence with warm fraternal love and clear national spirit. When Korea is liberated in August 15, 1945, he returns back to his native land.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1960-05-24
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Nameless Stars
1959-10-30
Nameless Stars
Overview: The son of a freedom fighter, Sang-hun is a member of an anti-Japanese resistance group called "Seongjinhoe," composed of students who share a dedication to the cause of liberation. Their spiritual guide is a teacher named Song Un-in. One day, Yeong-ae, whose brother is a detective in the Japanese police force charged with monitoring independence movements, joins their group. Following a series of sporadic incidents, the students gather one night to resolve on an uprising, but are discovered by the police. Young-ae is wrongfully accused of betraying their plans, but she risks her life in order to allow the group members to escape. The morning after, the students of Gwangju rise up against the Japanese government.
Genres: History
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-10-30
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Soil
1960-01-28
Soil
Overview: Heo Seung, who states that he was “born from soil, will live in soil, and die in soil”, becomes a lawyer in Seoul. However when villagers in his hometown are imprisoned for protesting against Japanese oppression, he decides to return to his village and rediscovers the true way to help his country.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1960-01-28
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A Woman's War
1957-03-01
A Woman's War
Overview: A housemaid becomes pregnant by her employer's husband and she flees to the countryside to raise her daughter on her own.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1957-03-01
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Even the Clouds Are Drifting
1959-11-05
Even the Clouds Are Drifting
Overview: A 10-year old girl in a mining town, separated from her family, keeps a diary which becomes a best-seller.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-11-05
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Stroller
1967-07-20
Stroller
Overview: An old member of Namsadang (a wayfaring group of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)) leaves his daughter Gye-yeon at a tavern of Hwagye Market, a traditional market located in Gurye, Jeollanam-do. Son of the tavern owner Seong-gi and Gye-yeon love each other, but the madam owner tries to separate them by sending Seon-gi to a temple. The old man comes back to take Gye-yeon and disclose a secret that the tavern owner is in fact his daughter, therefore Seong-gi is his grand son. Frustrated to hear that he cannot love Gye-yeon, Seong-gi goes for a long journey without destination as his ancestors of Namsadang have done.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1967-07-20
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Sorrow Even Up in Heaven
1965-05-05
Sorrow Even Up in Heaven
Overview: Lee, Yun-bok in his fourth grade lives in a poor family. His father is indulged in gambling, and his mother, who can no longer tolerate the cruelty of her husband, leaves home. Yet, Yun-bok comforts his younger brothers, makes a poor living by shining shoes, and keeps his journal everyday.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1965-05-05
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The Three Hen-pecked Generations
1967-02-09
The Three Hen-pecked Generations
Overview: A grandfather, his son, and grandson are all henpecked husbands. A comedy picturing these three henpecked men's lives at one family.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1967-02-09
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A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan
1959-02-06
A Skinny and a Fatty Go to Camp Nonsan
Overview: A Skinny and a Fatty go to Nonsan army training camp, but they soon find camp life is too hard for them. A nonsensical comedy filled with funny episodes that will make you smile broadly.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1959-02-06
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몽땅 드릴까요
1968-07-27
몽땅 드릴까요
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1968-07-27
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눈 나리는 밤
1969-03-22
눈 나리는 밤
Overview:
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1969-03-22
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