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The Rules of a Gangster

The Rules of a Gangster

Dec 21, 1996 · 1h 48m

Rated 5.3 out of 10

Director

Kim Sang-jin

Overview

Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld. Clumsy but determined, He-gu survives power struggles, betrayal, and heartbreak—only to make reckless decisions that ultimately lead to chaos. In the end, Sung-chul is ordered to eliminate He-gu. At the seaside, after one final plea for mercy, He-gu is shot dead by Sung-chul, who walks away silently.

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What is The Rules of a Gangster about?

Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld…

When was The Rules of a Gangster released?

The Rules of a Gangster was released on December 21, 1996.

How long is The Rules of a Gangster?

The Rules of a Gangster runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

Who directed The Rules of a Gangster?

The Rules of a Gangster was directed by Kim Sang-jin.

Who is in the cast of The Rules of a Gangster?

The cast of The Rules of a Gangster includes Park Joong-hoon (Sung-chul), Park Sang-min (Hae-gu), Cho Eun-sook and Hakuryu.

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