The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
악인전
“Don't let the devil win.”
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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Top Cast
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Don Lee
Jang Dong-su
Kim Moo-yul
Jung Tae-suk
Kim Sung-kyu
Kang Gyeong-ho
Heo Dong-won
Choi Moon-sik
Yoo Jae-myung
Heo Sang-do
Lee Seo-hwan
Choi Jeong-gyu
Oh Hee-jun
Kim Dong-chul
Kim Gyu-ri
Cha Seo-jin
Yoo Seung-mok
Ahn Ho-bong
Ryu Tae-ho
Mr. Ahn
Cha Soon-bae
Judge
Jeon Bae-soo
Chief of the Criminal Department
Lee Eun-saem
Student
Yoon Yeong-gyun
Agent
Bae Min-jun
Mercedes-Benz Man's Son
Moon Soon-ju
Gositel Owner
Lee So-jin
Student
Woo Kang-min
Ha Moo-young
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.97x
+$19.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Won-tae
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Won-tae
- Original Score
- Cho Young-wuk
- Original Title
- 악인전
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.8M
- Production Studios
- Acemaker Movieworks, BA Entertainment, Kiwi Media Group, B&C Content
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Won-tae
Lee Won-tae
Cho Young-wuk
Park Se-seung
Han Young-kyu, Heo Sun-mi
Sylvester Stallone, Seo Kang-ho, Billy Acumen, Jung Cheol-ung
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvester Stallone
Producer
Lee Won-tae
Director
Han Young-kyu
Editor
Nam Ji-soo
Costume Design
Heo Sun-mi
Editor
Seo Kang-ho
Producer
Cho Hwa-sung
Production Design
Cho Young-wuk
Original Music Composer
Park Se-seung
Director of Photography
Jeong Yi-jin
Production Design
Lee Won-tae
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
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What is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil about?
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.
Who directed The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil was directed by Lee Won-tae.
Who stars in The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The principal cast of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil includes Don Lee, Kim Moo-yul, Kim Sung-kyu, Heo Dong-won, Yoo Jae-myung.
When was The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil released and how long is it?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $25.8M at the worldwide box office (3.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil was composed by Cho Young-wuk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).