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The City of Violence(2006)

1h 32mAction, Thriller, CrimeKorean
6.6/10
149 user ratings

The rowdy pair is in town.

Overview

Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. There, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminisce. Suspecting something fishy about Wang-jae's death, Tae-su and Seok-hwan start investigating it, each in his own way. Their investigations lead to a land development project that Pil-ho is directing.

Director

Ryoo Seung-wan

Studio

CJ Entertainment

Budget

$3M

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Cast

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Doo-hong

as Jung Taesoo

Ryoo Seung-wan

Ryoo Seung-wan

as Yoo SukHwan

Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo

as Jang PilHo

Jeong Seok-yong

Jeong Seok-yong

as Yoo DongHwan

An Kil-kang

An Kil-kang

as Oh WangJae

Kim Seo-hyung

Kim Seo-hyung

as Jang Mi-Ran

Lee Joo-sil

Lee Joo-sil

as Suk-hwan's Mother

Kim Byeong-ok

Kim Byeong-ok

as Young Mens' Association Leader

Jo Deok-hyeon

Jo Deok-hyeon

as President Cho

Kim Ki-cheon

Kim Ki-cheon

as Stabber

Kim Hyo-Seon

Kim Hyo-Seon

as Secretary

Seo Ji-oh

as Squad Leader Seo

Where to Watch

This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.

Movie Facts

Release Year

2006

Runtime

1h 32m

Language

Korean

Rating

6.6 / 10

Budget

$3M

Production Companies

CJ Entertainment • Filmmaker R&K

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Where can I watch The City of Violence?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The City of Violence (2006).

What is The City of Violence about?

Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. There, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminisce. Suspecting something fishy about Wang-jae's death, Tae-su and Seok-hwan start investigating it, each in his own way. Their investigations lead to a land development project that Pil-ho is directing.

Who directed The City of Violence?

The City of Violence was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan and released in 2006. It is a action, thriller, crime film.

How long is The City of Violence?

The City of Violence has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

Who stars in The City of Violence?

The cast of The City of Violence includes Jung Doo-hong as Jung Taesoo, Ryoo Seung-wan as Yoo SukHwan, Lee Beom-soo as Jang PilHo, Jeong Seok-yong as Yoo DongHwan, An Kil-kang as Oh WangJae and more.

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