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The Swindlers

The Swindlers

Crime · Action · Thriller · 2017

A group of swindlers unite to hunt down an infamous con man who was known dead, amid their hidden motives and deception.

Movie details

The Swindlers

“Are you in or out?”

2017 Crime · Action · Thriller 1h 57m

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6.7 / 10

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A group of swindlers unite to hunt down an infamous con man who was known dead, amid their hidden motives and deception.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Swindlers?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Jang Chang-won

Written by

Jang Chang-won

Hyun Bin

Hyun Bin

Hwang Ji-sung

Yoo Ji-tae

Yoo Ji-tae

Park Hee-su

Bae Sung-woo

Bae Sung-woo

Ko Suk-dong

Park Sung-woong

Park Sung-woong

Kwak Seung-gun

Nana

Nana

Choon-ja

Ahn Se-ha

Ahn Se-ha

Manager Kim

Choi Deok-moon

Choi Deok-moon

Lee Kang-suk

Court is in session

Put The Swindlers 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.