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The Merciless

2h2017Byun Sung-hyun
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 73%Metacritic: 53/100
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"Careful who you trust."

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.

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PrisonUndercoverUndercover CopGangBromanceNeo-noirPrison ReleaseDramaticDefiant

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What is The Merciless (2017) 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 stars in The Merciless?

The Merciless stars Sul Kyung-gu (Han Jae-ho), Yim Si-wan (Jo Hyun-su), Kim Hie-won (Byung-gab), Jeon Hye-jin (In-sook), Lee Kyung-young (Byung-chul). The film was directed by Byun Sung-hyun.

How long is The Merciless?

The Merciless has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated Not Rated.

Is The Merciless worth watching?

The Merciless holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Action, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Merciless?

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