This Is Law (2001 Film)

Poster for the film This Is Law — Promotional poster for the 2001 South Korean film This Is Law.

This Is Law (Korean: 이것이 법이다; RR: Igeoshi beobida), also known as Out of Justice, is a South Korean action-thriller film released on December 21, 2001. The film was written and directed by Min Byung-Jin.

Plot

The narrative centers on a mysterious vigilante known as "Dr. Q," who targets and executes criminals who have escaped legal punishment due to procedural loopholes. These acts of violence are recorded and subsequently uploaded to the internet. The investigation into these killings involves a pair of detectives, the impulsive Bong and his veteran partner Na, who are tasked with collaborating with the Special Task Force (S.T.F.). The investigation is complicated by internal tensions within the S.T.F., specifically involving Lieutenant Pyo and a computer specialist named Kang. As the investigation progresses, the detectives uncover evidence suggesting the involvement of a clandestine group known as The Ilsim Ring, which is allegedly composed of high-ranking law enforcement officials.

Cast

Kim Min-Jong as Lt. Pyo
Shin Eun-Kyung as Kang
Joo Hyun
Kim Kap-Soo
Jang Hang-Seon
Kwon Hae-Hyo
Lim Won-Hee as Bong
Yun Ju-Sang
Yun Seung-Won
Kim Ku-Taek
Park Kyeong-Hwan
Kim Kyeong-Ryong
Heo Sun-Haeng as Lawyer Song Tae-Moon
Lee Byung-Wook as Joo Sang-Hoon
Kim Yoo-Jin
Lee Yong-Jik as Maguri 1
Kim Young-Woong