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The Story of Hong Gil-dong (1967): Cast

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The Story of Hong Gil-dong is a 1967 adventure animated film directed by Shin Dong-hun, starring Kim Sun-weon, Kim Su-il and Lee Chun-sa. It runs 1 hour 7 minutes.

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The Story of Hong Gil-dong (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 7m (67 min)
Director
Shin Dong-hun
Genres
Adventure , Animation
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Hong Gil-dong About?

The premise of The Story of Hong Gil-dong without spoilers.

Illegitimate son of Prime Minister Hong, Gil-dong becomes disillusioned with feudal oppression and leads the outlaw group Hwal‑bin. As a Robin‑hood figure, he robs the wealthy to aid the poor. Despite repeated royal orders to capture him, the authorities fail. Ultimately he founds the independent realm of Yul‑do and crowns himself its king.

The Story of Hong Gil-dong Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • supernatural power
  • anime animation
  • korea
  • deity
  • superhuman
  • korean mythology
  • demi god
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Cast & crew

The Story of Hong Gil-dong Cast

Kim Sun-weon leads the cast, with Kim Su-il and Lee Chun-sa. Directed by Shin Dong-hun.

From the director

More from Shin Dong-hun

One more film directed by Shin Dong-hun: Hopi and Chadol Bawi.

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Videos

The Story of Hong Gil-dong Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Story of Hong Gil-dong.

The Story Hong Gil-Dong Official Trailer SRS Cinema Korea's First Anime
Details

The Story of Hong Gil-dong Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Hong Kil-dong” and “Hong Gil-dongjeon”.

Also known as
  • Hong Kil-dong
  • Hong Gil-dongjeon
  • A Story of Hong Gil-dong
  • 洪吉童

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The Story of Hong Gil-dong FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Story of Hong Gil-dong, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Hong Gil-dong?

The Story of Hong Gil-dong runs 1 hour 7 minutes (67 minutes).

When was The Story of Hong Gil-dong released?

The Story of Hong Gil-dong was released on January 21, 1967.

Who directed The Story of Hong Gil-dong?

The Story of Hong Gil-dong was directed by Shin Dong-hun.

More films by Shin Dong-hun

Who is in the cast of The Story of Hong Gil-dong?

The Story of Hong Gil-dong stars Kim Sun-weon, Kim Su-il and Lee Chun-sa.

Does The Story of Hong Gil-dong have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Hong Gil-dong has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Story of Hong Gil-dong in?

The original language of The Story of Hong Gil-dong is Korean.

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