Pulgasary
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Plot. In feudal Korea, towards the end of the Goryeo Dynasty, a king controls the land with an iron fist, subjecting the peasantry to misery and starvation. The finest blacksmith in the land, Takse, is imprisoned for defending his people.
Directed by Shin Sang-ok, the film tells an epic tale of rebellion, courage, and mythical creatures set against the backdrop of feudal Korea. The story revolves around a humble...
- 95 min
- 21.7K
- Enhanced Cinema
Pulgasari: Directed by Shin Sang-ok. With Son Hui Chang, Ham Gi Sop, Jong-uk Ri, Gwon Ri. In feudal Korea, the evil King becomes aware that there is a peasant rebellion being planned in the country.
- (1.3K)
- Action, Drama, Fantasy
- Shin Sang-ok
- 1985
Aug 15, 2016 · Pulgasari (Chosŏn'gŭl: 불가사리; RR: Bulgasari) is a 1985 North Korean fantasy-action monster film directed by Shin Sang-ok and Chong Gon Jo. The film starred Chang Son...
- 95 min
- 29.2K
- Vulture
Jan 5, 2021 · Loosely based on the legend of the same name, Pulgasari is a 1985 kaiju film that was meant to be North Korea's answer to Godzilla. Director Shin Sang-ok...
- 95 min
Apr 6, 2015 · Pulgasari. How Kim Jong Il Kidnapped a Director, Made a Godzilla Knockoff, and Created a Cult Hit. The North Korean dictator wanted a blockbuster; in a weird way, he got it. By Nick Romano. April...
Mar 27, 2020 · The idea of the brutal, tyrannical ruler who hands out outrageous orders and expects for a clear-cut series of follow-ups to his orders gives a strong backdrop to the movie, what with the raid on the village in order to secure iron of all objects, to the imprisoning of the family for their decision to speak out on his rules.
