The Story of Hong Gil-dong

Gil-dong who is Prime Minister Hong's an illegitimate child feels sick and tired of feudalism, and becomes a bandit leader of an organization called Hwal-bin. He is a bandit for the people, and steals from the rich only to give to the poor. With the order from the King, the government forces try to capture him many times, but they can not. Finally, he establishes a nation called 'Yul-do' and becomes a king of the nation.

Release Date

January 21, 1967

Status

Released

Original Title

홍길동

Runtime

1h 7min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Korean

Production Companies

Part of

Hong Gil-dong and Chadol Bawi Collection

Includes: Hopi and Chadol Bawi, The Story of Hong Gil-dong