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Nameless Gangster

Original title: Bumchoiwaui junjaeng: Nabbeunnomdeul jeonsungshidae / Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time

“Power can not be taken alone.”

2012 · 2 h 13 min
Directed by Yoon Jong-bin · South Korea · Korean New Wave
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Cast

Choi Min-sik Ha Jung-woo Cho Jin-woong Kwak Do-won Ma Dong-seok Kim Sung Kyun

Credits

Written by: Yoon Jong-bin

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

A sharp Korean crime saga about a crooked official who rides the underworld for profit. It is stylish, violent and darkly funny, with a strong sense of period. Great for fans of gangster stories with moral rot at the center.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.0 / 10 (8,072 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
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