The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

1h 50m · 2019 · Directed by Lee Won-tae · 3.6 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) runs 1h 50m, directed by Lee Won-tae. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Where to watch: Prime Video, Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)