Tyrant Yeonsan

Tyrant Yeonsan (1962)

February 5th, 19622h 12min

History, Thriller, Drama
60%

Overview

Prince Yeonsan-gun turns into a tyrant out of grief for his mother's death. He orders beheadings of all the officials who displease him or who advised the previous king to depose the queen. He becomes crueler by the day. But in 10th year of his reign, he is kicked out of the throne and dies a tragic death.


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