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Behead the King (2017)

Movie ★ 5.7 116 min

Drama

Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!

Kim Jae-soo Director Kim Jae-soo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 16, 2017
Runtime
116 min
IMDb
tt10500382
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Cast

Kang Yoon Kang Yoon Yi Hyeol Kang Yeon-jung Kang Yeon-jung Bi Seol Choo Suk-young Choo Suk-young Grand Prince Wolsan Anita Queen Insoo Park Choong-seon Park Choong-seon San-seong Park Hee-jin Park Hee-jin Cha-hyang Kim Hak-cheol Kim Hak-cheol Lee Young-beom Lee Young-beom Hwang Dong-hui Lee Do-guk Lee Do-guk Park Hyun-ji Mi-sil

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Frequently asked questions

What is Behead the King about?
Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!
Who directed Behead the King?
Behead the King was directed by Kim Jae-soo.
Who stars in Behead the King?
Behead the King stars Kang Yoon, Kang Yeon-jung, Choo Suk-young, Anita.
When was Behead the King released?
Behead the King is a 2017 drama film.
Where can I watch Behead the King?
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