The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
Seen it?2019 | 110 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Capote or Catch Me If You Can, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 331K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Won-tae
- Don LeeJang Dong-su
- Kim Moo-yulJung Tae-suk
- Kim Sung-kyuKang Gyeong-ho
- Heo Dong-wonChoi Moon-sik
- Yoo Jae-myungHeo Sang-do
- Lee Seo-hwanChoi Jeong-gyu
- Oh Hee-junKim Dong-chul
- Kim Gyu-riCha Seo-jin
- Yoo Seung-mokAhn Ho-bong
- Ryu Tae-hoMr. Ahn