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Returned a Single-legged Man

LEE Doo Yong

Korea1974 86min HD Color

Synopsis

1930s, Yong Cheol tries to end up his dark past in the back alleys. The bosss last request is for him and Yamamoto to rob a carriage full of gold. Yong Cheol does it, but he gets to know the carriage owner is his lovers brother. He breaks his leg and leaves his girl overcome with guilt. Now that hes gone, Yamamoto lusts after Yong Cheols girlfriend.

Diretor

LEE Doo Yong

He is one of Koreas best directors who led the Korean films heyday in 70s and 80s. From the debut romantic drama The Lost Wedding Veil(1970) to the Daejong award winning historical drama General in Red(1973), and from martial arts movies to the nationwide popular erotic movies, his films are never limited to a genre. He won the ISDAP award in Venice and was selected to the Un Certain Regard in Cannes.