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A Violent Prosecutor

A Violent Prosecutor

Crime · Comedy · Action · 2016

After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.

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A Violent Prosecutor

“Meet the most unlikely duo.”

2016 Crime · Comedy · Action 2h 6m

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7.0 / 10

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After a prosecution lawyer is framed and convicted for murder, he tries to catch the real murderer from jail with the help of a con artist.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Il-hyung

Written by

Lee Il-hyung

Hwang Jung-min

Hwang Jung-min

Byun Jae-wook

Gang Dong-won

Gang Dong-won

Han Chi-won

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Woo Jong-gil

Park Sung-woong

Park Sung-woong

Yang Min-woo

Kim Eung-soo

Kim Eung-soo

Kang Young-sik

Park Jong-hwan

Park Jong-hwan

Lee Jin-seok

Han Jae-yeong

Han Jae-yeong

Jang Hyun-seok

Court is in session

Put A Violent Prosecutor on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.