

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow
2011-01-27 · 115 min · ★ 6.5
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 Min
Oh Dal-suHan Seo-pil
Han Ji-minHan Gaek-joo
Lee Jae-yongMinister Lim
Woo HyeonMr. Bang
Ye Su-jeongLim Jwa-soo's Wife
Jung In-giMagistrate
Nam Sung-jinKing Jeong-jo
Kim Tae-hunIm Geo-seon
Choi Mu-sungCourt Priest
Yang Han-yeolBoy
Choi Jae-supOfficer
Jung Young-kiPolice
Lee Seol-guSlave
Lee Chae-eunSlave
Choi Hyo-sangGrand ScholarTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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