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The Fortress is a 2017 South Korean epic historical drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk, starring Lee Byung-hun and Kim Yoon-seok. It is based on the novel Namhansanseong by Kim Hoon.
In June 1759, British General James Wolfe arrived with close to 150 ships, 13,500 sailors and crew, and an army of 8,500 soldiers to conquer Québec City. French Lieutenant General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm rallied almost 15,000 troops to defend the city.
Oct 20, 2017 · The Fortress: Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. With Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo. In 1636, King Injo hides in the mountains to avoid being part of the Qing dynasty.
Nicknamed the "Gibraltar of America", the citadel was built between 1820 and 1850 and is the largest British fortress built in North America. It is located atop Cape Diamond (Cap Diamant), the highest natural point in the area. Find out about its critical role in the city's defence system.
Oct 23, 2017 · ‘The Fortress’ (‘Namhan Sanseong’): Film Review. Lee Byung-Hun and Kim Yun-Seok star in 'The Fortress,' Hwang Dong-Hyuk’s period drama about China’s 17th-century invasion of Korea.
The Fortress. Released Oct 6, 2017 2h 20m History Drama War List. 63% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 80% Audience Score 50+ Ratings In 1636, King Injo hides in the mountains to avoid being part of the...
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Oct 19, 2017 · Hwang Dong-hyuk’s South Korean historical epic “The Fortress,” a grim look back at the infamous 1636 siege of a mountain stronghold, is so evocative that by the end viewers may be...
When Qing forces attack the Joseon kingdom in the 17th century, King Injo and his retainers hold their ground at Namhansanseong fortress. Watch trailers & learn more.
Oct 20, 2017 · Overview. Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©. In 1636, the Qing dynasty attacks Joseon. King Injo ( Park Hae-Il) and his retainers, including Choi Myung-Kil ( Lee Byung-Hun) & Kim Sang-Hun ( Kim Yun-Seok ), hide in the mountain fortress city of Namhansanseong. They are isolated from the outside.
