The Merciless (2017)

Careful who you trust.

The Merciless (2017) poster

Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in the prison. While they try to take over the organization after the prison release, their ulterior motives starts to emerge.

Director: Byun Sung-hyun
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lee Jin-hee, Kim Hong-jip
Cinematography: Cho Hyoung-rae
Editing: Kim Sang-bum, Kim Jae-beom
Production: CJ Entertainment, Barunson
Country: South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko

Themes

Prison Riot and Anarchy, Neo-Noir Detective Stories

Keywords

prison, undercover, undercover cop, gang, bromance, neo-noir, prison release

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merciless about?
Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in the prison. While they try to take over the organization after the prison release, their ulterior motives starts to emerge.
Who directed The Merciless?
The Merciless was directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
Who stars in The Merciless?
The Merciless stars Sul Kyung-gu, Yim Si-wan, Kim Hie-won, Jeon Hye-jin, Lee Kyung-young, Moon Ji-yoon.
How long is The Merciless?
The Merciless has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Merciless?
The Merciless is a Action, Crime, Mystery film.
Where was The Merciless produced?
The Merciless was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Merciless?
The themes of The Merciless include: Prison Riot and Anarchy, Neo-Noir Detective Stories.