The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

"Don't let the devil win."

2019 1h 50m KO

🙌

7.9

BANGER

★7.9TMDB · 1,591

ActionCrimeThriller

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

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.

“Don't let the devil win.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Amazon Prime VideoSubscription

Peacock PremiumSubscription

Rakuten VikiSubscription

Hi-YAHSubscription

Amazon Prime Video with AdsSubscription

Peacock Premium PlusSubscription

Hi-YAH Amazon ChannelSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Won-tae
Writers: Lee Won-tae
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

MONEY

Did you know

Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

ERA

Did you know

Released 7 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

AWARDS

Did you know

Directed by Lee Won-tae, shot by Park Se-seung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Original score by Cho Young-wuk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Heo Sun-mi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Don Lee and Kim Moo-yul and Kim Sung-kyu carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

FACT

Did you know

Marketing tagline: "Don't let the devil win.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt10208198 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lee Won-tae directs. Park Se-seung behind the camera. Cho Young-wuk scores. Heo Sun-mi cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Made its money back 4.0× over at the box office.
2Released 7 years ago.
3Directed by Lee Won-tae, shot by Park Se-seung. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Cho Young-wuk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Heo Sun-mi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Don Lee and Kim Moo-yul and Kim Sung-kyu carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Don't let the devil win.".
8IMDB entry: tt10208198 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Park Se-seung
Original score: Cho Young-wuk
Editing: Heo Sun-mi
Production design: Cho Hwa-sung
Costume design: Nam Ji-soo
Makeup / hair: Kim Hyun-jung
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $6,500,000
Box office: $25,775,371
Return: 397% of budget
Original language: KO
IMDB: The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)

Also by

Lee Won-tae

Stills · wallpapers

Selected frames

Full-resolution frames — open one to save it as a wallpaper.

Wallpaper

Trailers & featurettes

Watch the pieces

Community reviews

What people are saying

TheArtyDans2019-10-14
★ 9/10
Check out my video review here: https://youtu.be/0UPR6YUu1ZM I like to think of Asian cinema as having a few very distinct markets. There’s the Japanese – known for their horror, monster and obscure movies. South East Asia gives us very distinct gory horrors and action films, while China, Hong Kong and Taiwan give us a mish-mash of genres – good action films, good horror films, but bland comedies and movies with mostly incoherent storylines. But Korea gives us something more unique – essentially the Asian version of Hollywood. Remarkable horror films like The Host and Train to Busan, popular romantic comedy movies like My Sassy Girl, interest award films like Parasite – and of course the outstanding Sympathy trilogy in Old boy and Sympathy for Mr and Lady Vengeance. But Korean thrillers are something else entirely. And if you enjoyed the spectacular I Saw The Devil – then I am confident you will love every second of The Gangster The Cop The Devil. Click here to read more: https://www.theartydans.com/2019/10/the-gangster-cop-devil-korea-2019.html
AstroNoud2022-01-15
★ 10/10
A fast-paced movie that is never less than entertaining and energetic, featuring two engaging leads, hard-hitting action, haunting music – and a humorous twist at the ending. 10/10