Troubleshooter
Seen it?2010 | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans. If you loved Insomnia or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Kang Tae-sik is a private detective who would do anything for money. One day, he gets framed for a murder by a ruthless boss of the criminal underworld and a mysterious caller watches and controls his every move. He must use a wide array of techno-gadgetry at his disposal to clear himself and exact revenge within 24 hours given to him.
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
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae
- Sul Kyung-guKang Tae-sik
- Lee Jung-jinJang Pil-ho
- Oh Dal-suChoi Sang-cheol
- Ju Jin-moWon Joo-bong
- Lee Sung-minYoon Dae-hee
- Moon Jeong-heeOh Kyung-shin
- Song Sae-byukOh Jong-gyoo
- Lee Young-hoonPsycho
- Park Young-seoGoo Bon-chi
- Jo Young-jinJo Hyeon-cheol