The Accidental Gangster
Seen it?2008 | 103 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Alita: Battle Angel, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Korea, 1724. Once upon a time in the Choson Dynasty, Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman whilst in the middle of a fight.When she is delivered by accident to Chun-doong's tavern to work as a maid, he is the happiest man in the land until she is snatched away by her rightful owner.He vows to get her back, but alone he is no match for Man-deuk.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yeo Kyun-dong
- Lee Jung-jaeCheon-doong
- Kim Suk-hoonMan-deuk
- Kim Ok-vinSeol-Ji
- Baek Do-binSe-je
- Yeo Kyun-dongJjak Gwi
- Lee Won-jongChil-gap
- Jo Deok-hyeonSam Gook-ji
- Jang Se-jinFlying Fish
- Hong Seok-cheonTailor Shop Owner
- Jo Hee-bongDelivery Man 1