

The Assassin
2023-02-22 · 101 min · ★ 5.7
An action historical drama depicting the story of Joseon's best swordsman Yi Nan in front of an irreversible fate.
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- Directors
- Kwak Jieong-duk
- Production companies
- JNC Media Group
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Shin Hyun-junLee Nan
Lee Moon-sikLee Bang
Kim Min-kyungSun-hong
Hong Eun-kiDal-gi
Choi Seong-won
Lee Jung-minYa-wolTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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