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Tamjung Hong Gil-dong: Sarajin ma-eul

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 2h 6m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.4K
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Lee Je-hoon and Roh Jeong-eui in Tamjung Hong Gil-dong: Sarajin ma-eul (2016)
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HONG Gildong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspir... Read allHONG Gildong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.HONG Gildong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.

  • Director
    • Jo Sung-hee
  • Writer
    • Jo Sung-hee
  • Stars
    • Lee Je-hoon
    • Kim Sung Kyun
    • Go Ara
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.4K
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    • Director
      • Jo Sung-hee
    • Writer
      • Jo Sung-hee
    • Stars
      • Lee Je-hoon
      • Kim Sung Kyun
      • Go Ara
    • 12User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Lee Je-hoon
    Lee Je-hoon
    • Hong Gil-dong
    Kim Sung Kyun
    Kim Sung Kyun
    • Kang Seong-il
    Go Ara
    Go Ara
    • President Hwang
    Hwang Bo-ra
    Hwang Bo-ra
    • Secondhand bookstore woman
    Jeon Da-sol
    • Band of Robin Hoods woman taking of his mask
    Kang Deok-Joong
    • Band of Robin Hoods man takes off his mask
    Park Geun-hyeong
    • Kim Byeong-deok
    Won Geun-su
    • Corpulent Hwalbindang outlaw
    Kim Ha-Na
    • Mal-soon
    Seo Im-cheol
    • Myeong-wol-ri resident grandfather
    Roh Jeong-eui
    Roh Jeong-eui
    • Dong-yi
    Park Ji-hoon
    Park Ji-hoon
    • Police #1
    Lee Joon-hyuk
    Lee Joon-hyuk
    • Real estate agency boss
    Yoo Jung-rae
    • Gil-Dong's subordinate #5
    Jung-Hee Nam
    • Shop grandmother
    Lee Sang-hee
    Lee Sang-hee
    • Mother of Hong Gil-dong
    Kim Sung-gang
    • Police security chief
    Jung Sung-hwa
    Jung Sung-hwa
    • Innkeeper
    • Director
      • Jo Sung-hee
    • Writer
      • Jo Sung-hee
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    8kamalbeeee

    Great script but pure detective movie..!!

    A detective looking for a kidnapped oldman and he takecare his grandaughters as well..whike he searching that oldman he knows many truths behind him and kidnappers... Must watch movie..!!
    8AJ_McAninch

    Great cast led by Lee Je Hoon

    Lee Je Hoon shows again his range and depth as one of South Korea's finest actors. Very enjoyable film from script through direction and fine cast.
    5fake_moviestar

    So Weird but Entertaining

    This was one of the weirdest movies I've seen, but I will admit that it was definitely entertaining! It had a bizarre mix of styles, like a 40's gangster movie mixed with Mad Max and Sherlock Holmes. The story is somewhat non-nonsensical, but you can follow along as long as you don't try to pick it apart. The heart of the movie, and really the best part, was the found-family aspect between the detective and the two little girls. A mix of comedy and poignant moments between him and the girls made this the most decent part of the movie. The background plot didn't make a lot of sense but was visually entertaining, culminating in a gun fight scene that was very well done and visually thrilling.

    If you are a fan of Lee Je-Hoon this will probably be good enough to sit through. It's an okay movie but I think most people will not like it due to its confusing plot and the way the viewer is thrown into the world without much context or explanation.
    9heniekb

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    At the beginning I was reluctant to watch it. As I love Korean cinema I thought watching this won't be the most enjoyable experience however you are enchanted by the unusual setting and likable characters very quickly. I thought that especially the main character was cast perfectly and planning to see other movies with him. His interaction with the 2 girls is perfectly played through and made me wait to see the final conclusion impatiently. The drama is synced very well with a constant action visually creating unforgettable experience.
    9btowngurl-shopping

    You don't know what you're missing

    Everything positive already written! I found myself laughing out loud, often! The youngest female child actor was so on par with the older actors she stole many scenes imho. It's a Korean "noir" type and it doesn't miss a beat from start to finish and was immensely enjoyable. Don't miss out!

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    Crime
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
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    Mystery
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    • Trivia
      The walkie talkie used in the first scene is the same walkie talkie used in the drama "Signal" which shares the same written.

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    • Release date
      • May 4, 2016 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official Site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Phantom Detective
    • Filming locations
      • Seoul, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Bidangil Pictures
      • CJ Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,054
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,804
      • May 15, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,754,195
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 6m(126 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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