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The Rules of a Gangster

19961h 48mKim Sang-jin

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Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld. Clumsy but determined, He-gu survives power struggles, betrayal, and heartbreak—only to make reckless decisions that ultimately lead to chaos. In the end, Sung-chul is ordered to eliminate He-gu. At the seaside, after one final plea for mercy, He-gu is shot dead by Sung-chul, who walks away silently.

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What is The Rules of a Gangster (1996) about?

Sung-chul (Park Joong-hoon), a Korean gangster, flees to Japan after killing a subordinate. On the flight, He-gu (Park Sang-min), an aspiring bartender, discovers his true identity and is forced to act as his guide. Despite multiple betrayals and brushes with death, the two form an uneasy bond. As Sung-chul rises through the ranks of the yakuza, He-gu too is drawn into the criminal underworld.…

Who stars in The Rules of a Gangster?

The Rules of a Gangster stars Park Joong-hoon (Sung-chul), Park Sang-min (Hae-gu), Cho Eun-sook, Hakuryu. The film was directed by Kim Sang-jin.

How long is The Rules of a Gangster?

The Rules of a Gangster has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996.

Where can I watch The Rules of a Gangster?

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