Phantom Detective
It takes a bad guy to catch a bad guy.
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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Lee Je-hoon Hong Gil-dong -
Kim Sung-kyun Gang Seong-il -
Park Keun-hyong Kim Byeong-deok -
Roh Jeong-eui Dong-yi -
Go Ara President Hwang -
Kim Dong-hwi Student -
Choi Seung-yoon Assailant at the Pier 1 -
Choi Ma-ro Assailant at the Pier 3 -
Kim Ha-na Mal-soon -
Chung Sung-hwa Innkeeper -
Jang Se-won Policeman -
Lee Jun-hyeok Real Estate Agency Owner
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