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2018•139 min•Crime, Action, Drama

The Drug King

Is The Drug King a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Drug King worth watching? With a rating of 6.32/10, this Crime, Action, Drama film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Drug King Synopsis

Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-witted and full of ambition, he eventually takes over the drug underworld and starts to lead a double life: a good community leader during the day but an infamous drug lord during the night.

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Top Cast

Song Kang-ho
Song Kang-hoLee Doo-sam
Cho Jung-seok
Cho Jung-seokKim In-goo
Bae Doona
Bae DoonaKim Jeong-ah
Kim So-jin
Kim So-jinSeong Sook-kyeong
Kim Dae-myung
Kim Dae-myungLee Doo-hwan
Lee Sung-min
Lee Sung-minSeo Sang-hoon
Lee Hee-jun
Lee Hee-junChoi Jin-pil
Jo Woo-jin
Jo Woo-jinJo Seong-gang
Yoon Je-moon
Yoon Je-moonKim Soon-pyeong
Song Young-chang
Song Young-changUN Ambassador

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Is The Drug King worth watching?

The Drug King has received mixed reviews with a 6.32/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Crime, Action, Drama movies.

Is The Drug King hit or flop?

The Drug King has received average ratings (6.32/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Drug King?

The Drug King is a Crime, Action, Drama movie that Busan, South Korea, 1970s. Lee Doo-sam is a small-time smuggler. After helping a drug gang to smuggle meth, he falls into the dark crime world. Quick-...

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