Shin Sang-ok

Shin Sang-ok

Shin Sang-ok (born Shin Tae-seo; October 11, 1926 – April 11, 2006) was a South Korean filmmaker with more than 100 producer and 70 director credits to his name. His best-known films were made in the 1950s and 60s, many of them collaborations with his wife Choi Eun-hee, when he was known as "The Prince of South Korean Cinema".

In 1978, Shin and Choi were kidnapped by North Korean leader Kim Jong-il for the purpose of producing critically acclaimed films. The two remained in captivity for 8 years until 1986, when they escaped and sought asylum in the United States. Shin continued to produce and direct films in America, now under the pseudonym "Simon Sheen", before eventually returning to South Korea for his final years. He received posthumously the Gold Crown Cultural Medal, the country's top honor for an artist.

Production

2023

1998

1995

3 Ninjas Knuckle Up
Movie

Executive Producer

1994

3 Ninjas Kick Back
Movie

Executive Producer

1985

1971

1969

1968

1968

1967

1965

1965

1964

1963

Rice
Movie

Producer

1962

1962

Revenge
Movie

Producer

1961

1961

1960

1955

Directing

Writing

1997

Galgameth
Movie

Original Film Writer

1967

Traces
Movie

Screenplay

Acting

2016

The Lovers and the Despot
Movie

Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Editing

Infos

Full Name
Shin Sang-ok
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
10/18/1926
Date of Death
4/11/2006
Also Known As

Shin Sang-Ok

신상옥

Shin Sang-okk

Simon S. Sheen

Simon Sheen

Shen Hsiang Yu

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Син Сан-ок

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