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The Rules of a Gangster

1996 · 108 min Action
3.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Original Title 깡패수업
Year 1996
Country South Korea
Genre Action
Director Kim Sang-jin
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes)

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The Rules of a Gangster is an acquired taste at 3.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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