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The Duelist
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The Duelist

2005-09-08 · 111 min · ★ 6.5

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Detective Nam-soon goes undercover with her partner Detective Ahn to investigate the counterfeit money. She discovers that one loyal henchman, Sad Eyes, a beautiful swordsman with a pale, blank face, is related to the truth. Nam-soon and Sad Eyes confront each other in a series of duels and become confused between love and obligation to duty.

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Directors
Lee Myung-se
Production companies
Michigan Venture Capital, Korea Pictures, Wellmade Entertainment, Production M
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ha Ji-wonHa Ji-wonNam-soon
Gang Dong-wonGang Dong-wonSad Eyes
Ahn Sung-kiAhn Sung-kiDetective Ahn
Song Young-changSong Young-changMinister Song Pil-joon
Yun Ju-sangYun Ju-sangBong-chool
Kim Bo-yeonKim Bo-yeonJangot Woman
Lee Han-wiLee Han-wiWoman's Husband
Kim Jung-taeKim Jung-taeGa Du-chi
Do Yong-guDo Yong-guPublic Officer
Sim Cheol-jongMachookji
Bae Joong-sikDetective Bae
Hwang Ui-dooDetective Hwang
Jang In-boDetective Jang
Park Myung-shinPark Myung-shinGi-saeng's Mother
Yoon Ga-hyunYoon Ga-hyunMistress
Seo Dong-sooSeo Dong-sooBongchulpae
Yoo Yeong-wookDetective Yoo
Park Seung-hoCaptain Park
No Hyeong-seokGuy
Ham Geon-suMachookji's man

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