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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
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Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011-01-27 · 115 min · ★ 6.5

Mystery · Action · History · Comedy · Crime

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.

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Directors
Kim Sok-yun
Production companies
Generation Blue Films, WithUs Films, Showbox
Countries
South Korea
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 32,358,664

Top Cast

Kim Myung-minKim Myung-minKim Min
Oh Dal-suOh Dal-suHan Seo-pil
Han Ji-minHan Ji-minHan Gaek-joo
Lee Jae-yongLee Jae-yongMinister Lim
Woo HyeonWoo HyeonMr. Bang
Ye Su-jeongYe Su-jeongLim Jwa-soo's Wife
Jung In-giJung In-giMagistrate
Nam Sung-jinNam Sung-jinKing Jeong-jo
Kim Tae-hunKim Tae-hunIm Geo-seon
Choi Mu-sungChoi Mu-sungCourt Priest
Yang Han-yeolYang Han-yeolBoy
Choi Jae-supChoi Jae-supOfficer
Ryu Hyun-sangPark Bong-dal
Jung Young-kiJung Young-kiPolice
Kim Do-yoonPolice
Lee Seol-guLee Seol-guSlave
Son Cheol-minSlave
Lee Chae-eunLee Chae-eunSlave
Choi Hyo-sangChoi Hyo-sangGrand Scholar

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