The Three-Day Reign

1973 South Korean film
The Three-Day Reign
Theatrical poster for The Three-Day Reign (1973)
Hangul
삼일천하
Hanja
三日天下
Revised RomanizationSamilcheonha
McCune–ReischauerSamilch'ŏnha
Directed byShin Sang-ok[1]
Written byGwak Il-ro
Produced byShin Sang-ok
StarringShin Young-kyun
CinematographyChoi Seung-woo
Edited byKim Hyeon
Music byHwang Mun-pyeong
Distributed byAn Yang Films Co., Ltd.
Release date
  • February 15, 1973 (1973-02-15)
Running time
132 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box office$1,390[2]

The Three-Day Reign (Korean: 삼일천하) also known as Three Days of Their Reign is a 1973 South Korean film directed by Shin Sang-ok. It was awarded Best Film at the Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony. Actor Shin Young-kyun was also named Best Actor for his performance in the film.[1]

Plot

During the last days of the Yi dynasty, conflict arises between the China-leaning conservatives, and the Western-learning and Japan-leaning reformers over how to rule Korea in the future. The reformer Kim Okgyun helps persuade the king to announce Korea's independence, breaking with China. When a conservative agent informs China, Chinese troops enter Korea and end the reign of independence after three days.[1]

Cast

  • Shin Young-kyun[1]
  • Shin Seong-il
  • Yoon Jeong-hee
  • Park Nou-sik
  • Namkoong Won
  • Han Mun-jeong
  • Sin Il-ryong
  • Do Kum-bong
  • Hwang Hae
  • O Cheon-pyeong

Bibliography

  • 삼일천하. Cine21 (in Korean).

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d "Three days of their reign (Sam-ilcheonha) (1973)". Korean Movie Database (KMDb). Retrieved 2009-07-21. and Samil cheonha (1973) at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Three Days Of Their Reign (1973)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
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