OPERATION CHROMITE (South Korea 2016) **
Directed by Lee Jae-han (John H. Lee)
Starring: Liam Neeson, Sean Dulake, Jung-jae Lee
Review by Gilbert Seah
In order to appreciate the film, a bit of Korean/American history is required. The first is a knowledge of the Battle of Inchon.
The Battle of Inchon was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favour of the United Nations. The operation involved some 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels, and led to the recapture of the South Korean capital of Seoul two weeks later. The code name for the operation was OPERATION CHROMITE, the title of this film. Though not seen in the film, the epic battle began on 15 September 1950 and ended on 19 September.
The battle ended a string of victories by the invading North Korean People’s Army (NKPA). The…
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