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The Shadow

The Shadow

19681h 36m

Overview

A group of bandits has been raiding a Korean village in Manchuria, and a mysterious man on horseback called "Yeong" ("shadow") emerges to defend them.

Directed by Lim Won-sick
Written by Ryong Kwon
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Top Cast

Dokgo Sung

Dokgo Sung

Yoon Jeong-hee

Yoon Jeong-hee

Lee Yea-chun

Lee Yea-chun

Heo Chang-kang

Heo Chang-kang

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Gang Mun

About The Shadow

The Shadow is a western, action film released in 1968. Directed by Lim Won-sick, it stars Dokgo Sung, Yoon Jeong-hee, Lee Yea-chun. A group of bandits has been raiding a Korean village in Manchuria, and a mysterious man on horseback called "Yeong" ("shadow") emerges to defend them.

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