The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019)
A crime boss and a relentless detective form an uneasy alliance, hunting a sadistic serial killer with high-octane grit.
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
How intense is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch.
What The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
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Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil for you?
Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil scary?
Only a little. The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil?
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Does The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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