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The War and an Old Man

2h1962Im Kwon-taek
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A platoon of South Korean soldiers find themselves cut off from their squad without communication. They are aided by an old man in a nearby village who did not evacuate his home.

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What is The War and an Old Man (1962) about?

A platoon of South Korean soldiers find themselves cut off from their squad without communication. They are aided by an old man in a nearby village who did not evacuate his home.

Who stars in The War and an Old Man?

The War and an Old Man stars Choi Mu-ryong, Hae-jeong Kim, Kim Seung-ho, Shin Young-kyun. The film was directed by Im Kwon-taek.

How long is The War and an Old Man?

The War and an Old Man has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1962.

Where can I watch The War and an Old Man?

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