---
title: "The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 581528
imdb_id: "tt10208198"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 1523
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gangster-the-cop-the-devil-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a 2019 film centered on a crime boss and a detective. After surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer known as K, crime boss Jang Dong-su finds himself humiliated. Seeking retribution, he enters into an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, an incorruptible detective who frequently disrupts his illegal business operations. The two men pursue the killer with conflicting objectives, as Jang Dong-su intends to kill the assailant while Jung Tae-seok aims to bring him to justice. They agree that whoever locates K first will determine his ultimate fate. This arrangement initiates a hunt that blurs the lines between criminal activity and the law. While the film explores the dynamic between these two figures, it remains a story of a search for a serial killer. The narrative focuses on the cooperation between a member of a criminal organization and a law enforcement officer as they attempt to capture the individual responsible for the initial assault.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A crime boss and a detective form an uneasy alliance to hunt a sadistic serial killer."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- strong character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense scenes of violence and is intended for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, suspenseful, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Rakuten Viki, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Won-tae
- **Networks / Studios**: Acemaker Movieworks, BA Entertainment, Kiwi Media Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Don Lee** as *Jang Dong-su*
- **Kim Moo-yul** as *Jung Tae-suk*
- **Kim Sung-kyu** as *Kang Gyeong-ho*
- **Heo Dong-won** as *Choi Moon-sik*
- **You Chea-myung** as *Heo Sang-do*
- **Lee Seo-hwan** as *Choi Jeong-gyu*
- **Oh Hee-jun** as *Kim Dong-chul*
- **Kim Gyu-ri** as *Cha Seo-jin*
- **Yoo Seung-mok** as *Ahn Ho-bong*
- **Ryu Tae-ho** as *Mr. Ahn*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film based on true events?
The provided information does not specify if the film is based on true events.

### Q: Who is the main antagonist?
The antagonist is a sadistic serial killer known as K.

### Q: What is the relationship between the two leads?
They are an unlikely pair consisting of a crime boss and a detective who form an uneasy alliance.

### Q: What is the goal of the alliance?
The two men compete to be the first to find the serial killer K.

### Q: What happens to the crime boss at the start?
Jang Dong-su survives a brutal attack by the serial killer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gangster - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster)
- [Gankster | Find Gaming Teammates & Your Perfect Duo Finder](https://gankster.gg/)
- [Gangster | Definition, History, & Photos | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/topic/gangster)
- [The 30 Most Notorious Gangsters of All Time - Kate Knows](https://kate-knows.com/the-30-most-notorious-gangsters-of-all-time/)
- [GANGSTER Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gangster)
- [America’s Most Notorious Gangs: From Al Capone to MS-13](https://historycollection.com/americas-most-notorious-gangs-from-al-capone-to-ms-13/)

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