The Rules of a Gangster
깡패수업
Synopsis
Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld. Clumsy but determined, He-gu survives power struggles, betrayal, and heartbreak—only to make reckless decisions that ultimately lead to chaos. In the end, Sung-chul is ordered to eliminate He-gu. At the seaside, after one final plea for mercy, He-gu is shot dead by Sung-chul, who walks away silently.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Sang-jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Dae-woo, Park Kye-ok
- Original Title
- 깡패수업
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Sidus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Sang-jin
Kim Dae-woo, Park Kye-ok
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Kim Sang-jin
Director
Park Kye-ok
Writer
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What is The Rules of a Gangster about?
Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld. Clumsy but determined, He-gu survives power struggles, betrayal, and heartbreak—only to make reckless decisions that ultimately lead to chaos. In the end, Sung-chul is ordered to eliminate He-gu. At the seaside, after one final plea for mercy, He-gu is shot dead by Sung-chul, who walks away silently.
Who directed The Rules of a Gangster?
The Rules of a Gangster was directed by Kim Sang-jin.
Who stars in The Rules of a Gangster?
The principal cast of The Rules of a Gangster includes Park Joong-hoon, Park Sang-min, Cho Eun-sook, Hakuryu.
When was The Rules of a Gangster released and how long is it?
The Rules of a Gangster was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.