Sang-woo Kwone, Ji-tae Yu

Jang Do-young is a hot-blooded homicide detective who has lost faith in the law. Oh jin-woo is an elite prosecutoer who stands in opposition to Jang in that there's nothing but the law in which he can...( read more  read more... ) believe. However, learning that they're running after the same target, the two men decide to team up. As they get deeper into the investigation, a huge canspiravy awaits them, in which Yoo Kang-jin, boss of the Kuryong Family, is involved. Feeling threatened, Yoo blackmails Jang's family and pulls strings to get Oh off the case. Now an unavoidable battle begins between two men and the kingpin of the criminal world.

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Unrated, 124 min.

Directed by: Sung-su Kim

Release Date: January 13, 2006

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  • May 21, 2009
    Running Wild is a fairly interesting revenge movie. Interesting in the fact that two very different men attempt to work together. As one demands violent retribution, the other encourages him to seek justice in the legal system. Eventually twists are revealed which result in a bur...( read more)eaucratic and political nightmare. The film attacks a system that favors the rich and powerful. The real villains are able to afford enough cover to not tarnish their public persona, while the cops out for justice are constantly under threat when their methods go too far. The film also has a nice friendship that it builds up overtime. In the end though it's a bit too melodramatic, we get the point without endless shouty, speechy scenes.
  • February 7, 2008
    Directed by a protege from Park Chan Wook, the film has some visual flavour, even that the photography wasn't a lot of my taste. The plot starts ambitious but soon falls into some common cliches of the genre. Sang Woo and Yu Ji Tae do well their jobs, but again, this all feels to...( read more) familiar, the usual "tough" cop teaming with the "by-the-rules" fiscal to catch a crime lord that seems to control just about everyone from the police to jurys.
  • March 19, 2008
    where can i see this movie if anyone know plz write to me
    i love all kwon sang woo movies
  • January 9, 2008
    I don't know why but I love it. So perfect!! Kwone Sang-woo is very hot!!
  • June 29, 2007
    kwong sang woo is one of my favorite actors in korea!!
  • January 24, 2007
    If Kwon Sang Woo is in it I want to see it! *It looks good too!*
  • January 17, 2007
    A brilliant film. Filled me with anger and sadness. I really must recommend!!!
  • January 10, 2007
    Stylish and enjoyable Korean thriller. Nothing ground breaking but definately worth watching.

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