The General in Red Robes (Korean: 홍의 장군) is a 1973 South Korean film directed by Lee Doo-yong. It was awarded Best Film at the Grand Bell Awards ceremony.

Plot

In this historical drama set during the Imjin War, Kwak Jae-Wu leads an army against the Japanese invaders. Once he and his soldiers have helped defeat the Japanese, Kwak refuses a government post as reward from the Royal Court, and chooses instead to live the rest of his life in Bipa Mountain.

Cast

Bibliography

  • . The Complete Index to World Film. Archived from on 2012-09-08.
  • . Cine21 (in Korean).

External links

Preceded byPatriotic Martyr An Jung-gunGrand Bell Awards for Best Film 1973Succeeded byThe Land