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201698 minDocumentary, History

The Lovers and the Despot

Is The Lovers and the Despot a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Lovers and the Despot worth watching? With a rating of 6.9/10, this Documentary, History film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Lovers and the Despot Synopsis

Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.

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Top Cast

Paul Courtenay Hyu
Paul Courtenay HyuShin Sang-ok
Yuna Shin
Yuna ShinChoi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-hee
Choi Eun-heeSelf - Actress / Various Roles
Michael Yi
Michael YiSelf - US Intelligence Officer
Shin Jeong-kyun
Shin Jeong-kyunSelf - Choi and Shin's Son
Shin Myung-yim
Shin Myung-yimSelf - Choi and Shin's Daughter
Choi Kyung-ok
Choi Kyung-okSelf - Choi's Brother
Iain T. A. Hall
Iain T. A. HallSelf - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
Pierre Rissient
Pierre RissientSelf - Film Critic
Lee Jang-ho
Lee Jang-hoSelf - Filmmaker

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Is The Lovers and the Despot worth watching?

The Lovers and the Despot has received mixed reviews with a 6.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary, History movies.

Is The Lovers and the Despot hit or flop?

The Lovers and the Despot has received average ratings (6.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Lovers and the Despot?

The Lovers and the Despot is a Documentary, History movie that Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il....

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