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The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

2019Movie1 h 50 min

Crime
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic657.2Rotten Tomatoes97%86%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Don't let the devil win.

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.

Feels like

  • Brutal Crime Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Visceral Action
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Gritty Realism
  • Cat-and-Mouse Dynamic
  • Intense Violence
  • Noir Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Dark Suspense

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Lee Won-tae
Written by
Lee Won-tae
Produced by
Sylvester Stallone, Seo Kang-ho
Music by
Cho Young-wuk

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Facts

May 15, 2019 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use

Released
May 15, 2019
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
59 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Ax-Crazy, Go-Karting with Bowser, Oh, Crap! +9

  • Ax-Crazy
  • Go-Karting with Bowser
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Hospital Gurney Scene
  • Framing the Guilty Party
  • Cowboy Cop
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Serial Killer
  • Hot-Blooded
  • Smug Snake
  • Evil vs. Evil

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?"

Questions about The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?

PrimePeacockThe RokuKanopyPluto TVRakuten VikiHi-YAHPlex

In the United States, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil streams on Prime, Peacock, Rakuten Viki, and Hi-YAH, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Pluto TV, Plex, OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amasian TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 65).

Will The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Was The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$26 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.

What tropes does The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil use?

Ax-CrazyGo-Karting with BowserOh, Crap!Freudian ExcuseHospital Gurney SceneFraming the Guilty PartyCowboy CopVillain ProtagonistSerial KillerHot-BloodedSmug SnakeEvil vs. Eviland 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Ax-Crazy, Go-Karting with Bowser, and Oh, Crap!.