Based on real events, this crime action film depicts a Seoul detective's attempts to keep peace while two Chinese-Korean gangs battle over turf in the neighborhood.Based on real events, this crime action film depicts a Seoul detective's attempts to keep peace while two Chinese-Korean gangs battle over turf in the neighborhood.Based on real events, this crime action film depicts a Seoul detective's attempts to keep peace while two Chinese-Korean gangs battle over turf in the neighborhood.
- Awards
- 12 wins & 13 nominations total
Lim Hyeong-jun
- Do Seung-woo
- (as Im Hyung-joon)
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The ratings for this film doesn't do it any justice. The acting in this film is incredibly strong with the return of Ma Dong Seok with the lead role as a strong minded Police officer. The movie revolves around the 2004 gang conflict in Seoul, South Korea which was a conflict between a local Korean based gang and a Chinese gang known as the Heuksapa. The movie keeps you on the edge of your seat for the whole time and the atmosphere and acting really capture the mood for this movie. This is the first IMDb review I am writing as I usually don't bother but this movie made me write this. Its performance can be shown through its massive success at the Korean box office. I recommend it 100%, you will not regret it.
I am european and not familiar with asian cultures...which means i probably lost a lot of the humor and details, but i ve always been fond of these kind of movies.
The actors succeed in standing out and building report with the viewer. The plotline is nothing new butt the setting and unfolding is well done and the two hours passed by as if it was a blink of the eye. I hope to see something new from this director and lead-actor soon.
The story is built around the sturdy main character accompanied by graphic violence and dry wit. Based on a true event, the film is action-packed but never over-the-top. The final showdown is one of the most enjoyable come-uppances I have seen. I don't know why, but it was very satisfying.
This is a well-made, tight Korean cop thriller that I would definitely recommend.
This is a well-made, tight Korean cop thriller that I would definitely recommend.
Excellent police/gangster action thriller. Dong-seok Ma, in the lead role was flawless and delivered the funny dialogues superbly. The fact that this was based on real life events, makes in more intriguing to watch in every sense. Kye-Sang Yoon on the other side of the law manages to "UP" the hate factor for the bad guy with his portrayal of the violent head of the Chinese gangster-invader. All round first class action flick!
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- TriviaThe film was remade in Indian Hindi-language version in the name of Radhe and was released on 13 May 2021.
- ConnectionsFollowed by The Roundup (2022)
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- Also known as
- Ngoài Vòng Pháp Luật
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $52,946,454
- Runtime
- 2h 1m(121 min)
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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