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The Drug King (Korean: 마약왕; Hanja: 麻藥王; RR: Mayakwang) is a 2018 South Korean crime drama film written and directed by Woo Min-ho. [4] [5] [6] It stars Song Kang-ho as Lee Doo-sam, an ordinary small-time narcotics dealer who becomes an infamous drug lord in Korea during the 1970s.
- US$14.5 million
- Kim Jin-woo
- ₩15 billion, (US$13.4 million)
Dec 19, 2018 · A biographical film about Lee Doo-sam, a notorious drug smuggler in Busan, South Korea in the 1970s. Starring Song Kang-ho, Jo Jung-Suk and Bae Doona, directed by Min-ho Woo.
- (3.6K)
- Min-ho Woo
- Not Rated
- Action, Crime, Drama
Based on a true story, The Drug King follows the rise and fall of a drug lord in the 1970s. The movie has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to stream with a subscription on Netflix.
- (7)
- Woo Min-Ho
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Song Kang-Ho
A biographical film about Lee Myung-Dae, a notorious drug lord who dominated the Korean underworld in the 1970s. Starring Song Kang-ho, Cho Jung-seok and Doona Bae, this action-packed drama is based on a true story of crime and corruption.
- Woo Min-Ho
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Set in Busan, South Korea during the 1970's, Lee Doo-Sam ( Song Kang-Ho) works for a group who become involved in smuggling high priced items like gold and watches. The government then implements a crackdown. Lee Doo-Sam becomes the scapegoat for his boss and serves time in prison.
A petty smuggler from Busan dives headfirst into illicit drug trafficking in the 1970s and rises to become king of narcotics exports to Japan. Watch trailers & learn more.
The Drug King ( Korean: 마약왕; Hanja: 麻藥王; RR: Mayakwang) is a 2018 South Korean crime drama film written and directed by Woo Min-ho. It stars Song Kang-ho as Lee Doo-sam, an ordinary small-time narcotics dealer who becomes an infamous drug lord in Korea during the 1970s.