Nameless Gangster
Seen it?2012 | 133 min | Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Escape from New York or Touch of Evil, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Ik-hyeon, a corrupt officer, joins forces with another crook, Hyung-bae, to continue his illegal activities before he loses his job. Eventually, he decides to escape and pin the blame on his partner.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
13 wins and 29 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin
- Choi Min-sikChoi Ik-hyun
- Ha Jung-wooChoi Hyung-bae
- Kwak Do-wonJo Beom-seok
- Don LeeHubby Kim Seo-bang
- Kim Sung-kyunPark Chang-woo
- Kim Hye-eunNight Club Manager
- Cho Jin-woongKim Pan-ho
- Kang Yeong-gooMC
- Kim Young-sunIk-hyun's Wife
- Kwon Tae-wonDirector Ho