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The Bell Tower
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The Bell Tower

1958-08-30 · 96 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Action

An elderly bell maker reminisces about his life filled with tragedy.

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Directors
Yang Ju-nam
Production companies
Palwol Production
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Moon Jeong-sukMoon Jeong-sukYeong-sil
Heo Chang-kangHeo Chang-kangSeok-seung
Maeng Man-sik
Jang Min-ho
Lee Gi-hongLee Gi-hong
Ji-man HaJi-man Ha
Yeong-tae Park
Cheol JeongCheol Jeong
Im Dong-hunIm Dong-hun

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