The Great Battle
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The Great Battle

Original Native Title: 안시성 (ko)

Fight to the death.

Audio Tracks:MandarinKorean

Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang Man-chu, who will do everything possible to stop the invasion, even if his troops are outnumbered by thousands of enemies.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Kim Kwang-sik

Kingdom of Goguryeo, ancient Korea, 645. The ruthless Emperor Taizong of Tang invades the country and leads his armies towards the capital, achieving one victory after another, but on his way is the stronghold of Ansi, protected by General Yang Man-chu, who will do everything possible to stop the invasion, even if his troops are outnumbered by thousands of enemies.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & Loyalty
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Great Battle.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Kim Kwang-sik

Screenplay / Writers

Mo Hong-jin, Park Eun-kyo, Yoon Pil-joon

Executive Producers

Kim Dae-geun, Kim Woo-taek, Mo Hong-jin

Original Score

Yoon Il-sang

Cinematography

Nam Dong-geun

Film Editing

Kim Chang-ju

Production Design

Kang Seung-yong

Costume Styling

Lee Jin-hee

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Soojak FilmKR
Studio & NewKR
Motive PicturesKR

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
South Korea

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Soojak FilmStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Studio & NewStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Motive PicturesStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2015 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2016 - 2017 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2017 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 19, 2018

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of The Great Battle, Kim Kwang-sik and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Zo In-sung's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Great Battle, Zo In-sung underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Nam Joo-hyuk. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Kim Kwang-sik concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Great Battle, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($41.5M Gross)

The Great Battle conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $41.5 Million against an estimated $13.3 Million production budget (3.1x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Great Battle was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$13.3 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$41.5 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

3.1x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

South Korea

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Great Battle

Where was The Great Battle filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Great Battle was filmed primarily across South Korea utilizing major facilities such as Soojak Film, Studio & New, Motive Pictures. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Great Battle?

The ensemble features Zo In-sung as Ansi Fortress General Yang Man-chun, Nam Joo-hyuk as Sa-mool, Taehak-do Head, Park Sung-woong as Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang, Bae Sung-woo as Ansi Fortress Aide-de-camp Choo Su-ji, under the visionary direction of Kim Kwang-sik.

Where can I stream The Great Battle online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Great Battle (2018) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Great Battle?

The Great Battle is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.