The read
A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 60%. Scores higher than 73% of the 2,636 2010s action movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
60 audience votes
Key crew
- MowgOriginal Music Composer
- JQ LeeDirector
- Choi Sung-hyunWriter
Cast
- Hyun BinKing Jeong-jo
- Jung Jae-youngGap-su
- Cho Jung-seokEul-su
- Cho Jae-hyunGwang Baek
- Han Ji-minQueen Jeongsun
- Kim Sung-ryungLady Hyegyeong
- Park Sung-woongHong Guk-yeong
- Jung Eun-chaeKang Wol-hye
- Song Young-changGu Seon-bok
- Lee Do-gyeongAhn Guk-rae
- Seo Yi-sookGo Su-ae
- Kim Min-jaeChoi Se-bok
Stills
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Themes
assassincoup d'etatarchersword fightmurdertorturekingdouble crossarchery18th centuryassassination planjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)