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The Fatal Encounter
“Who Dares Kill The King.”
7.1 / 10• 2014• 2h 15m•NR• Korean
ActionDrama
Storyline
Late 18th-century Joseon dynasty. The King is beleaguered and surrounded by traitors of the ruling elite. They plan to assassinate and replace him with a puppet. But the King has some aces up his sleeve that may help him defeat them all.
Cast & Crew
Hyun Bin
King Jeong-jo
Lead
Jung Jae-young
Gap-su
Cho Jung-seok
Eul-su
Cho Jae-hyun
Gwang Baek
Han Ji-min
Queen Jeongsun
Kim Sung-ryung
Lady Hyegyeong
Park Sung-woong
Hong Guk-yeong
Jung Eun-chae
Kang Wol-hye
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. JQ Lee's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Fatal Encounter is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
