The Battleship Island

2017 | 132 minutes | 7.2 ★ (250)

The Battleship Island
  • Overview

    During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island 'Hashima Island' to mine for coal, attempt to escape.

  • Release Date

    26 July 2017

  • DirectingLee Seok-sool
  • Budget

    $21,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $46,183,383.00

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