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The Merciless

Action • Crime • Mystery • 2017 • 2h 0m

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RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME2h 0m

LANGUAGEKO

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “Careful who you trust.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery
Director: Byun Sung-hyun
Original Language: KO

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Sul Kyung-gu

Sul Kyung-gu

Han Jae-ho

Yim Si-wan

Yim Si-wanJo Hyun-su

Kim Hie-won

Kim Hie-wonByung-gab

Jeon Hye-jin

Jeon Hye-jinIn-sook

Lee Kyung-young

Lee Kyung-youngByung-chul

Moon Ji-yoon

Moon Ji-yoonYoung-geun

Jang In-sub

Jang In-subMin-chul

Kim Ji-hoon

Kim Ji-hoonJung-sik

Kim Seung-oh

Kim Seung-ohSeung-pil

Jin Sun-kyu

Jin Sun-kyuPrison Chief Security Officer

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merciless about?: Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.
Who directed The Merciless?: The Merciless was directed by Byun Sung-hyun.
When was The Merciless released?: The Merciless was released on May 17, 2017.
How long is The Merciless?: The Merciless has a runtime of 2h 0m.
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