The City of Violence (2006)

Synopsis of The City of Violence

Martial-arts pro Jeong Du-hong stars as Jeong Tae-su in notorious Korean action director Ryoo Seung-wan's The City of Violence (aka Jakpae). A former punk and brawler-turned-police detective, Tae-su returns to his hometown for the funeral of a buddy, Wang-jae (Ahn Gil-gang). Once there, he reconnects with members of the "old gang," including the tough but loyal fighter Ryoo Seok-hwan (played by the director) and the gang leader, Jang Pil-ho. Tae-su suspects foul play in Wang-jae's death, and instinctively ties it to Pil-ho, now a scuzzy slimeball with a massive inferiority complex and hordes of armed men. His instincts, it seems, are correct -- Pil-ho indeed had Wang-jae rubbed out. Thus, Tae-su and Seok-hwan ultimately take on Pil-ho at an abandoned Korean restaurant, fighting myriads of his henchmen with bare knuckles, blades, and Korean martial arts, and accompanied by a rousing Leone-style score. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

95 mins

Director(s):

Ryoo Seung-wan, Ryu Seung-wan

Writer(s):

Lee Weon-jae, Ryu Seung-wan, Ryoo Seung-wan

Producer(s):

Kim Jeong-min, Ryoo Seung-wan, Kang Hye-jeong

Categories:

Mystery & Suspense, Action / Adventure

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