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title: "The Accidental Gangster"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-accidental-gangster-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31184
imdb_id: "tt1430633"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Accidental Gangster (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-accidental-gangster-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "The Accidental Gangster" (2008).
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Title: The Accidental Gangster (also known as The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan / 1724 기방난동사건).
Year: 2008.
Country/Origin: South Korean.
Genre: Historical action comedy (also Action, Adventure, and Comedy).
Setting: Korea, 1724, Choson/Joseon Dynasty.
Plot: Chun-doong falls in love at first sight with a beautiful woman during a fight. She is accidentally delivered to his tavern to work as a maid. He is happy until her rightful owner snatches her away. He vows to get her back but is no match for Man-deuk alone.
Basis: Based on an actual fight that occurred at a kisaeng house in 1724. Depicts gangster culture of Joseon Korea.
Director: Yeo Kyun-dong (Source 2 says "Yeo Ky", Source 6 says "Yeo Kyun-

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yeo Kyun-dong
- **Networks / Studios**: Sidus, Actor's Ville, Golden Network Asia

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lee Jung-jae** as *Cheon-doong*
- **Kim Suk-hoon** as *Man-deuk*
- **Kim Ok-vin** as *Seol-Ji*
- **Baek Do-bin** as *Se-je*
- **Yeo Kyun-dong** as *Jjak Gwi*
- **Lee Won-jong** as *Chil-gap*
- **Jo Deok-hyeon** as *Sam Gook-ji*
- **Jang Se-jin** as *Flying Fish*
- **Hong Seok-cheon** as *Tailor Shop Owner*
- **Jo Hee-bong** as *Delivery Man 1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Accidental Gangster online?
The Accidental Gangster is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Accidental Gangster worth watching?
The Accidental Gangster holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Accidental Gangster and when was it released?
The Accidental Gangster is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Accidental Gangster?
The Accidental Gangster was directed by Yeo Kyun-dong.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Accidental Gangster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31184)
- [The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Accidental_Gangster_and_the_Mistaken_Courtesan)
- [The Accidental Gangster (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31184-1724/cast)
- [The Accidental Gangster - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11771968/fullcredits/)
- [Watch The Accidental Gangster (2008) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [The Accidental Gangster (2008) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-accidental-gangster/Pw5nQrYFFEhtrWpSDK7hh/credits/)

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