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The Battle: Roar to Victory

The Battle: Roar to Victory

History · Action · War · 2019

Over a 4 day period, a fierce battle takes place between Korean independence militias and imperialist Japanese forces in Manchuria, China. The militia includes a master swordsman and an expert marksman.

Movie details

The Battle: Roar to Victory

“Fight for the last border.”

2019 History · Action · War 2h 15m

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7.6 / 10

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Over a 4 day period, a fierce battle takes place between Korean independence militias and imperialist Japanese forces in Manchuria, China. The militia includes a master swordsman and an expert marksman.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Won Shin-yun

Written by

Cheon Jin-wu

Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Lee Jang-ha

Yoo Hai-jin

Yoo Hai-jin

Hwang Hae-chul

Jo Woo-jin

Jo Woo-jin

Ma Byeong-gu

Kotaro Daigo

Kotaro Daigo

Yukio

Kazuki Kitamura

Kazuki Kitamura

Yaskawa Jiro

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Hiroyuki Ikeuchi

Kusanagi

Sung Yoo-bin

Sung Yoo-bin

Gae-dong

Court is in session

Put The Battle: Roar to Victory on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.