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The King (2017)

Original title: 더 킹

2017-01-18 · 2h 14m · KO
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Born in a poor family, Tae-su learns that the power is the most important thing in life and decides to become a prosecutor, the biggest symbol of power in the 90’s. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae-su finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance, he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.

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Han Jae-rimDirector, Writer

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Zo In-sungZo In-sungPark Tae-suJung Woo-sungJung Woo-sungHan Kang-sikBae Sung-wooBae Sung-wooYang Dong-chulKim A-joongKim A-joongLim Sang-heeRyu Jun-yeolRyu Jun-yeolChoi Doo-ilKim Eui-sungKim Eui-sungKim Eung-suJung Eun-chaeJung Eun-chaePark Si-yeonKim So-jinKim So-jinAhn Hee-yeonHwang Seung-eonHwang Seung-eonJeon Hee-sungLee Ju-yeonLee Ju-yeonCha Mi-ryunHan Soo-yeonHan Soo-yeonHead HostessJo Woo-jinJo Woo-jinInvestigating Officer (uncredited)

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Busan, south koreaPoliticsProsecutor

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityBusan South Korea · Politics · ProsecutorDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · LongDirector preference321354Actor preference110417 · 272245 · 266094

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What is The King about?

Born in a poor family, Tae-su learns that the power is the most important thing in life and decides to become a prosecutor, the biggest symbol of power in the 90’s. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae-su finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance, he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.

How long is The King?

The King has a runtime of 134 minutes.

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