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Running Wild

Running Wild

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2006

A homicide detective joins forces with a prosecutor to avenged the murder of his half-brother. The aggressive detective and the by-the-book prosecutor must put aside their differences in order to find the killer.

Movie details

Running Wild

“Justice by any means necessary.”

2006 Action · Crime · Thriller 2h 24m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

A homicide detective joins forces with a prosecutor to avenged the murder of his half-brother. The aggressive detective and the by-the-book prosecutor must put aside their differences in order to find the killer.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Kim Sung-soo

Written by

Kim Sung-soo · Han Ji-hoon

Kwon Sang-woo

Kwon Sang-woo

Jang Do-young

Yoo Ji-tae

Yoo Ji-tae

Oh Jin-woo

Son Byung-ho

Son Byung-ho

Yoo Kang-jin

Uhm Ji-won

Uhm Ji-won

Kang Joo-hee

Lee Han-wi

Lee Han-wi

Section Chief Bang

Lee Joong-moon

Lee Joong-moon

Lee Dong-jik

Ahn Kil-kang

Ahn Kil-kang

Yang Ki-taek

Court is in session

Put Running Wild 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 Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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