The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019 Film)
The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (Korean: 악인전; RR: Akinjeon) is a 2019 South Korean crime action film written and directed by Lee Won-tae. The film explores an unlikely alliance between a powerful crime boss and a dedicated detective as they pursue a common enemy.
Plot
Jang Dong-soo (Ma Dong-seok) is a prominent gang leader based in Cheonan. His life is upended when he becomes the target of a mysterious serial killer, Kang Kyung-ho (Kim Sung-kyu). After surviving a brutal attack, Jang becomes the only known individual to have encountered the killer and lived. Despite their mutual animosity, Jang forms a tenuous partnership with Detective Jung Tae-seok (Kim Moo-yul), who is determined to apprehend the killer at any cost.
Production
The film was directed and written by Lee Won-tae. Principal photography commenced on July 31, 2018, and concluded on November 18, 2018. The production was distributed by Kiwi Media Group.
Release
The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil was released in South Korea on May 15, 2019. The film received international attention when it was selected for the "Midnight Screenings" section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
Cast
- Ma Dong-seok as Jang Dong-soo
- Kim Moo-yul as Jung Tae-seok
- Kim Sung-kyu as Kang Kyung-ho
- Kim Yoon-sung as Bae Soon-ho
- Oh Hee-joon as Kim Dong-chul
- Choi Min-chul as Kwon Oh-sung
- Ahn Sung-bong as Zeus gang member
