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The City of Violence

The City of Violence

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2006

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.

Movie details

The City of Violence

“The rowdy pair is in town.”

2006 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 32m

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6.6 / 10

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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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryoo Seung-wan

Written by

Kim Jeong-min · Lee Won-jae · Ryoo Seung-wan

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Doo-hong

Jung Taesoo

Ryoo Seung-wan

Ryoo Seung-wan

Yoo SukHwan

Lee Beom-soo

Lee Beom-soo

Jang PilHo

Jeong Seok-yong

Jeong Seok-yong

Yoo DongHwan

An Kil-kang

An Kil-kang

Oh WangJae

Kim Seo-hyung

Kim Seo-hyung

Jang Mi-Ran

Lee Joo-sil

Lee Joo-sil

Suk-hwan's Mother

Court is in session

Put The City of Violence on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Sentimental Softie

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.