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The Battleship Island (2017)
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  • The Battleship Island
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island (‘Hashima Island’) to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Genre Action, Drama Production Status Released
Running Time 132min Release Date Jul 26, 2017
Country South Korea Rating 15
Language Co-Production N
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  • Number of Screens : 2,027
  • Total Admissions : 6,592,151
  • Total Gross : $36,681,601
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