I, the Executioner

"Don't cross the line."

2024 1h 58m KO

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 105

ActionCrimeComedy

Synopsis

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The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.

“Don't cross the line.”

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Cast

Hwang Jung-min
Seo Do-cheol
Jung Hae-in
Park Sun-woo
Oh Dal-su
Oh Jae-pyeong
Oh Dae-hwan
Wang Dong-hyun
Jang Yoon-ju
Bong Yoon-ju
Kim Si-hoo
Yoon Shi-young
Jin Kyung
Lee Joo-yeon
Shin Seung-hwan
Park Seung-hwan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Writers: Ryoo Seung-wan, Lee Won-jae
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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ERA

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Part of the "Veteran Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, shot by Choi Young-hwan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Chang Ki-ha. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Bae Youn-tae shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in and Oh Dal-su carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Don't cross the line.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30287778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ryoo Seung-wan directs. Choi Young-hwan behind the camera. Chang Ki-ha scores. Bae Youn-tae cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Part of the "Veteran Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, shot by Choi Young-hwan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Chang Ki-ha. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Bae Youn-tae shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Hwang Jung-min and Jung Hae-in and Oh Dal-su carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Don't cross the line.".
8IMDB entry: tt30287778 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Choi Young-hwan
Original score: Chang Ki-ha
Editing: Bae Youn-tae
Production design: Han Ah-rum
Makeup / hair: Moon Sun-young
Stunt coordinator: Yoo Sang-seob
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Status: Released
Box office: $53,453,611
Original language: KO
IMDB: I, the Executioner (2024)

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Veteran Collection

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What people are saying

MovieGuys2024-11-24
★ 7/10
South Korea has a talent for producing quality crime action thrillers and "I, the Executioner", is no exception. The premise of this film is a story of a serial killer who is a little too close to a seasoned detective and his team, for comfort. Its the starting point for a well paced, creative action filled ride, that's not all that original but represents an enjoyable watch,nonetheless. What really stands out, for me and this can be said of a large portion of South Korean films and series, is how down to earth and realistic, the character portrayals are. The lead detective, feels like a real person. He has to deal with all the usual baggage associated with work plus, the concern and care associated with family life. In summary, a thoroughly entertaining crime action thriller from South Korea. Well worth a look.

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