The Drug King 2018
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SplatBusan, 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Lee Doo-sam
as Kim In-goo
as Kim Jeong-ah
as Seong Sook-kyeong
as Lee Doo-hwan
as Seo Sang-hoon
as Choi Jin-pil
as Jo Seong-gang
as Kim Soon-pyeong
as UN Ambassador
Director:
Writer:
Woo Min-ho, Lee Ji-min
Stars:
Song Kang-ho, Cho Jung-seok, Bae Doona, Kim So-jin, Kim Dae-myung, Lee Sung-min, Lee Hee-jun, Jo Woo-jin, Yoon Je-moon, Song Young-chang,
Genres:
Crime,Action,Drama
Release Date:
2018 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
139 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Drug King
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
WMH
LJM
Cast
as Lee Doo-sam
as Kim In-goo
as Kim Jeong-ah
as Seong Sook-kyeong
as Lee Doo-hwan
as Seo Sang-hoon
as Choi Jin-pil
as Jo Seong-gang
as Kim Soon-pyeong
as UN Ambassador
as Baek Woon-chang
as Yoon Kang-sik
as Wang Moon-ho
as Lee Doo-sook
as President Goo
as Warble Fly
as Head of Department Ham
as Chief Kim
as Security Chief
as Hideki
as Jang Woo-hyeong
as Hippo
as Jong Sun-i
as Lee Kyeong-ja
as Professor Baek
as Young Partner
as Boat Party Girl
as Self (archive footage)
as Self (archive footage)
as Bank Clerk
as Japanese Detective
as Piano Lesson Girl
as Enforcement Officer
as Jin-pil's Wife
as Seo Soo-gon
as Police Officer
as Prisoner
as Jong Sun-i's Husband
as Seo Soo-hoon's Subordinate
as Lee Jin-ho
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