The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil poster

"Don't let the devil win."

Movie · 2019 · 1h 50m · Released · Action, Crime, Thriller

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Don Lee as Jang Dong-su
  • Kim Moo-yul as Jung Tae-suk
  • Kim Sung-kyu as Kang Gyeong-ho
  • Heo Dong-won as Choi Moon-sik
  • Yoo Jae-myung as Heo Sang-do
  • Lee Seo-hwan as Choi Jeong-gyu
  • Oh Hee-jun as Kim Dong-chul
  • Kim Gyu-ri as Cha Seo-jin
  • Yoo Seung-mok as Ahn Ho-bong
  • Ryu Tae-ho as Mr. Ahn

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into gritty, tense thrillers that mix crime and action with a twist, The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a solid pick. It’s about a crime boss who teams up with a tough detective after both are targeted by the same ruthless serial killer. What makes it interesting is the uneasy alliance between two very different men, each with their own idea of justice, which keeps you guessing who will get to the killer first and what that will mean. The film moves at a steady pace for its 110-minute runtime, giving you enough time to get invested without dragging. If you like movies where the lines between good and bad blur, and enjoy a story with tension and smart character dynamics, this one feels like a gripping ride. Fans of films like Heat or The Departed will probably find a lot to appreciate here.

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