Plot — What is The Fortress about?
Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before him; but he refuses, being loyal to the Mings. On December 14th, 1636, the Qing horde invades Joseon, so King In-jo and his court shelter in the mountain fortress of Namhan and prepare to defend the kingdom.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2017 |
| Genre | War, Drama, History, Action |
| Language | Korean |
| Runtime | 140 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 166 votes) |
The Fortress — FAQ
Is The Fortress worth watching? The Fortress holds a 6.8/10 rating from 166 viewers. Ancient Korea, 17th century. The powerful Khan of the Jurchen tribe of Manchuria, who fights the Ming dinasty to gain China, becomes the first ruler of the Qing dinasty and demands from King In-jo of Joseon to bow before
Who directed The Fortress? Directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Who is in the cast of The Fortress? It stars Lee Byung-hun, Kim Yoon-seok, Park Hae-il, Go Soo, Park Hee-soon, Song Young-chang and more.
Where can I stream The Fortress? You can stream The Fortress on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Fortress release? It released in 2017.
