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Public Enemy

Public Enemy

Action · Crime · 2002

A notorious dirty cop makes an honest attempt to catch a serial killer who even murdered his own parents.

Movie details

Public Enemy

“Lawless cops and a savage killer battle to the bitter end!”

2002 Action · Crime 2h 18m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

A notorious dirty cop makes an honest attempt to catch a serial killer who even murdered his own parents.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kang Woo-suk

Written by

Kim Hyeon-jeong · Jung Yoon-sup · Baek Seung-jae · Chae Yoon-suk

Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Kang Chul-joong

Lee Sung-jae

Lee Sung-jae

Jo Kyu-hwan

Kang Shin-il

Kang Shin-il

Eom Chung-il

Kim Jung-hak

Kim Jung-hak

Kim Young-soo

Do Yong-gu

Do Yong-gu

Detective Nam

Ahn Nae-sang

Ahn Nae-sang

Detective Lee

Lee Moon-sik

Lee Moon-sik

Lee Ahn-soo

Court is in session

Put Public Enemy 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 Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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