The Drug King (2018)

He who was a criminal and a patriot.

The Drug King (2018) poster

Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.

Director: Woo Min-ho
Genre: Crime, Action, Drama
Runtime: 139 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cho Young-wuk, Hong Dae-sung
Cinematography: Go Rak-sun
Editing: Kim Sang-bum, Kim Jae-beom
Production: Hive Media Corp, Showbox
Country: South Korea
Language: English, 한국어/조선말, Português, 日本語
Original Language: ko

Themes

Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

drug dealer, drug abuse, drug trafficking, 1970s, yakuza, based on true story, osaka, japan, police corruption, drug lord, political corruption, 1980s, busan, south korea, jeweller

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Drug King about?
Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.
Who directed The Drug King?
The Drug King was directed by Woo Min-ho.
Who stars in The Drug King?
The Drug King stars Song Kang-ho, Cho Jung-seok, Bae Doona, Kim So-jin, Kim Dae-myung, Lee Sung-min.
How long is The Drug King?
The Drug King has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
What genre is The Drug King?
The Drug King is a Crime, Action, Drama film.
Where was The Drug King produced?
The Drug King was produced in South Korea.
What are the themes of The Drug King?
The themes of The Drug King include: Nostalgic Memories and the Past.