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The Accidental Detective
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The Accidental Detective

2015-09-24 · 120 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Crime · Thriller

A cold-case enthusiast blogger and a washed-up veteran detective team up for a joint investigation to rescue their innocent friend who is framed for murder.

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Directors
Kim Joung-hoon
Production companies
CJ Entertainment, Cree Pictures
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 17,708,027

Top Cast

Kwon Sang-wooKwon Sang-wooKang Dae-man
Sung Dong-ilSung Dong-ilNoh Tae-soo
Lee Seung-joonLee Seung-joonKim Yong-gyu
Park Hae-joonPark Hae-joonJoon-soo
Seo Young-heeSeo Young-heeMi-ok
Yoon Kyung-hoYoon Kyung-hoDetective Ma
Jo Bok-raeJo Bok-raeLee You-no
Lee Hae-youngLee Hae-youngTeam Leader Seo
Ji Dae-hanJi Dae-hanJang-ho
Choi Seong-wonChoi Seong-wonDetective Jo Young-chu
Park Seong-ilPark Seong-ilDetective Song
Lee Eon-jeongLee Eon-jeongHan Seo-young
Hong Eun-taekGun-woo
Jo Wan-kiSuk-hwan
Lee Chung-heeLee Chung-heeYang Min-a
Kwon HyukKwon HyukHan Tae-woong
Lee Il-hwaLee Il-hwaDetective Noh's Wife
Min Moo-jeMin Moo-jeSun-hye's Husband
Oh Jung-seOh Jung-seHospital Patient
Kwak Eun-jinKwak Eun-jinHot Barista

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