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The Treacherous
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The Treacherous

2015-05-21 · 133 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · History · Crime

The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

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Directors
Min Kyu-dong
Production companies
Lotte Entertainment, Soo Film
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,906,250

Top Cast

Ju Ji-hoonJu Ji-hoonIm Sung-jae
Kim Kang-wooKim Kang-wooPrince Yeonsan
Im Ji-yeonIm Ji-yeonDan-hee
Lee You-youngLee You-youngSeol Jung-mae
Cheon Ho-jinCheon Ho-jinSa-hong
Cha Ji-yeonCha Ji-yeonJang Nok-su
Go Kyung-pyoGo Kyung-pyoGrand Prince Jin-seong
Seo Young-jooSeo Young-jooYoung Im Sung-jae
Song Young-changSong Young-changYu Ja-gwang
Cho Han-chulCho Han-chulPark Won-jong
Jang KwangJang KwangPrime Minister
Ki Joo-bongKi Joo-bongButcher Mr. Kim
Ryu AbelRyu AbelWife of the Head of Sung Kyun-kwan
Kim Ji-youngKim Ji-youngMother of Deposed Queen Lady Yun
Moon Hee-kyungMoon Hee-kyungDiscipline sanggung
Kim Do-youngKim Do-youngBarmaid
AmyAmyCotton Flannel Painting Model Court Lady
Yoon Yeong-gyunYoon Yeong-gyunHead of Naegeumwi
Park Kyung-chanPark Kyung-chanMinister
Kim Soo-yeonKim Soo-yeonCotton Flannel Painting Model Court Lady

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