4 Movies Starring Kil-kang Ahn

Crying Fist

Crying Fist

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-01

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

134 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (2222 Reviews)

Director:

Seung-wan Ryoo

Genres:

DramaSport

Cast:

Writer:

Cheol-Hong Jeon (screenplay)

Seung-wan Ryoo

Fullplot:

Kang Tae Sik is a 43-year-old former silver medalist boxer. He now spends his days hawking himself as a human punching bag to passersby in a shopping district in Seoul and other times hiding from various loan sharks. His wife wants a divorce and is threatening to take take their own only son with her. Yoo Sang Hwan is a troubled youth, who was only recently released from prison. Sang Hwan robbed and beat up his elderly neighbor in an attempt to pay off his debts. While in prison, a guard recommended Sang Hwan take up boxing as a way to release his aggression. Now, with his father having passed away, his mother's whereabouts unknown and his grandmother just having a stroke, Sang Hwan is desperate. An amateur boxing competition takes place, providing hope for these two men. They will meet in the ring.

Running Wild

Running Wild

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-01-13

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

124 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (537 Reviews)

Director:

Seong-soo Kim

Cast:

Writer:

Ji-hoon Han (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Jang is a homicide detective who likes to use violence with criminals, while Oh is a prosecutor who believes in the importance of evidence. After the murder of his younger half-brother Do-young and Jin-woo join forces to a gangster boss to justice. (Korean with English Subtitles)

The City of Violence

The City of Violence

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-05-25

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

92 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (3367 Reviews)

Director:

Seung-wan Ryoo

Cast:

Writer:

Jung-min Kim

Won-jae Lee

Seung-wan Ryoo

Fullplot:

Tae-su, a detective fighting organized crime, returns to his hometown for his high school friend Wang-jae's funeral. At the funeral, he meets his old friends Pil-ho, Dong-hwan and Seok-hwan and they reminisce. Suspecting something fishy about Wang-jae's death, Tae-su and Seok-hwan start investigating it each in his own way. Both of their investigations lead to a land development project that Pil-ho is directing and the two embark on a difficult battle.

The Divine Move

The Divine Move

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2014-07-25

Languages:

Korean

Countries:

South Korea

Runtime:

118 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (707 Reviews)

Director:

Beom-gu Cho

Genres:

CrimeDrama

Fullplot:

Professional baduk player Tae-seok loses a high-stakes game to infamous underground gambler Sal-soo, and ends up framed for the murder of his own brother and locked up in prison. He vows revenge and trains ferociously. After serving his seven-year sentence, he gets in touch with his brother's former associate "Tricks," hermit and blind master player "The Lord," and skillful junkyard owner Mok-su; together, they begin formulating a plan to get back at Sal-soo and his men. Tae-seok slowly penetrates Sal-soo's inner circle and his gambling joint, and eliminates Sal-soo's men one by one. But Sal-soo discovers Tae-seok's true identity and engages him in one final game that will seal the fates of the two men involved.

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