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The Three-Day Reign

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Wikipedia article


{{Infobox film

|name = The Three-Day Reign

|image = The Three-Day Reign.jpg

|caption = Theatrical poster for 'The Three-Day Reign' (1973)

|director = Shin Sang-ok 'and'

|producer = Shin Sang-ok

|writer = Gwak Il-ro

|starring = Shin Young-kyun

|music = Hwang Mun-pyeong

|cinematography = Choi Seung-woo

|editing = Kim Hyeon

|distributor = An Yang Films Co., Ltd.

|released =

|runtime = 132 minutes

|country = South Korea

|language = Korean

|gross = $1,390

|native_name =

}}

'The Three-Day Reign' ( - 'Samil cheonha') 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.

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.

Cast



*Shin Young-kyun

*Shin Seong-il

*Yoon Jeong-hee

*Park Nou-sik

*Nam Koong Won

*Han Mun-jeong

*Sin Il-ryong

*Do Kum-bong

*Hwang Hae

*O Cheon-pyeong

Bibliography



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Notes



Category:Best Picture Blue Dragon Film Award winners

Category:Films directed by Shin Sang-ok

Category:1970s Korean-language films

Category:South Korean historical drama films


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