Public Enemy

Public Enemy

Lawless cops and a savage killer battle to the bitter end!

2002 · 138 min · ★ 7.1 · Action, Crime

A notorious dirty cop makes an honest attempt to catch a serial killer who even murdered his own parents.

Directed by Kang Woo-suk · Written by Kim Hyeon-jeong

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