Lee Won-tae

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Lee Won-tae

Lee Won-tae is a South Korean film director, screenwriter, and producer best known for the 2019 action-thriller The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil. Before moving into film, he spent over a decade producing shows for the South Korean TV network MBC. He also co-founded the company Wontak, which focuses on creating "movels" — novels written specifically with future film adaptations in mind.

Known For

The Gangster, the Cop, the DevilThe Gangster, the Cop, the Devil · 2019
The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil
7.92019
MovieActionCrime
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.
The Devil's DealThe Devil's Deal · 2023
The Devil's Deal
6.12023
MovieCrimeThriller
Hae-woong, an assembly member candidate, is taken out of the running because he became a thorn in the side of a local bigwig, Sun-tae. Hounded by loan sharks, due to defaulting a campaign loan, he decides to get his hands dirty. He steals classified government’s information about an urban development plan and obtains the help of a local gang leader, Pil-do, by promising hefty real estate profit. Now Hae-woong re-enters the race and tries to take revenge on Sun-tae. Unbeknownst to him, his messy journey through politics has only just begun.
SpellboundSpellbound · 2011
Spellbound
7.52011
MovieHorrorComedy
A magician meets a weird girl and offers her to work together in his magic show. It's only until a year later that he starts to know her personally and develops a feeling towards her despite her own problems.
GabiGabi · 2012
Gabi
6.32012
MovieDrama
Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.
The MagicianThe Magician · 2015
The Magician
6.12015
MovieDramaRomance
A Princess in the Joseon Dynasty travels to the Qing Dynasty to marry. On the way to there, she meets a young magician and falls in love with him.
Man of WillMan of Will · 2017
Man of Will
7.32017
MovieDramaHistory
Young Kim Chang-soo is placed behind bars, charged with murdering a Japanese person who took part in Empress Myeongseong's assassination. In prison, Kim Chang-soo sees how Koreans are persecuted and grows into a fighter for Korean independence.
PapaPapa · 2012
Papa
6.52012
MovieDrama
The storyline is about a manager who pushes a young female talent to enter a reality TV show contest in the U.S. Some background information involves the manager having to get married to attain a legal visa and ends up having to raise six children when his wife dies.
Payback: Money and PowerPayback: Money and Power · 2023
Payback: Money and Power
6.22023
SeriesDramaMystery
Eun Yong, a money business titan and an affluent financial capitalist, has been living a life of a recluse in the pastures of Mongolia. Eun returns to Korea when his nephew Tae-chun and his late benefactor's daughter Joon-gyeong enlists his help. He prepares for war against corrupt powers to protect his beloved family and to avenge the death of a dear old friend.

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