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The Showdown
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The Showdown

2011-02-24 · 111 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Drama

In the 11th year of Kwang Hae-gun, Jo-seon soldiers go to war with China after an invasion. In the middle of Manchu, three people who have barely survived are being cornered by the Chinese forces, and begin a bloody battle not with their enemies but with their friends.

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Directors
Park Hoon-jung
Production companies
Bidangil Pictures, Sidus
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Park Hee-soonPark Hee-soonHeon-myeong
Jin GooJin GooDo-yeong
Choi Il-hwaChoi Il-hwaDo-yeong's Father
Jang Hee-jinJang Hee-jinSeo-hyeon
Jeon Kuk-hwanJeon Kuk-hwanDang-soo
Ko Chang-seokKo Chang-seokDu-soo
Lee Jung-eunLee Jung-eunDu-soo's Wife

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