The City of Violence
"The rowdy pair is in town."
Originally released in 2006. The City of Violence is a action/thriller film. directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
Starring Jung Doo-hong, Ryoo Seung-wan, and Lee Beom-soo
Synopsis
Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. There, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminisce. Suspecting something fishy about Wang-jae's death, Tae-su and Seok-hwan start investigating it, each in his own way. Their investigations lead to a land development project that Pil-ho is directing.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (142 votes)
Budget
$2.7M
Production budget
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jung Doo-hong
as Jung Taesoo
Ryoo Seung-wan
as Yoo SukHwan
Lee Beom-soo
as Jang PilHo
Jeong Seok-yong
as Yoo DongHwan
An Kil-kang
as Oh WangJae
Kim Seo-hyung
as Jang Mi-Ran
Lee Joo-sil
as Suk-hwan's Mother
Kim Byeong-ok
as Young Mens' Association Leader
Jo Deok-hyeon
as President Cho
Kim Ki-cheon
as Stabber
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
- Budget
- $2,700,000
Production Companies
- CJ Entertainment
- Filmmaker R&K
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The City of Violence about?
Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. There, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminis...
Who directed The City of Violence?
The City of Violence was directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
How long is The City of Violence?
The City of Violence has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The City of Violence released?
The City of Violence was released on May 25, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The City of Violence?
The main cast of The City of Violence includes Jung Doo-hong, Ryoo Seung-wan, Lee Beom-soo, Jeong Seok-yong, An Kil-kang.
Is The City of Violence worth watching?
The City of Violence has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 142 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.