Phantom Detective

Phantom Detective

It takes a bad guy to catch a bad guy.

NR 2016 · 125 min · ★ 6.9 · Action, Drama

Hong Gil-dong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.

Directed by Jo Sung-hee · Written by Jo Sung-hee

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