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The Devil's Deal

The Devil's Deal

The Devil's Deal

The Devil's Deal

The more power he desires, the darker his world becomes

2023•1h 56m•

★6.0(32 ratings)

CrimeThrillerDrama

Overview

Hae-woong, an assembly member candidate, is taken out of the running because he became a thorn in the side of a local bigwig, Sun-tae. Hounded by loan sharks, due to defaulting a campaign loan, he decides to get his hands dirty. He steals classified government’s information about an urban development plan and obtains the help of a local gang leader, Pil-do, by promising hefty real estate profit. Now Hae-woong re-enters the race and tries to take revenge on Sun-tae. Unbeknownst to him, his messy journey through politics has only just begun.

Director

Writers

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Main Cast

Cho Jin-woong

Cho Jin-woong

Jeon Hae-woong

Lee Sung-min

Lee Sung-min

Kwon Soon-tae

Kim Moo-yul

Kim Moo-yul

Kim Pil-do

Won Hyun-jun

Won Hyun-jun

Jung Han-mo

Kim Min-jae

Kim Min-jae

Moon Jang-ho

Yoo Seung-mok

Yoo Seung-mok

Ahn Gyu-hwan

Kim Yoon-sung

Kim Yoon-sung

Park Sang-man

Park Se-jin

Park Se-jin

Song Dan-ah

Son Yeo-eun

Son Yeo-eun

Ahn Sang-mi

Lee Sang-won

Lee Sang-won

Ahn

Park Jung-pyo

Park Jung-pyo

Kim Gwang-doo

Park Dae-chul

Park Dae-chul

Kim Man-jo

Full Crew

Direction

Assistant Director: Son Jae-hyuk
Director: Lee Won-tae

Writing

Writer: Lee Soo-jin
Adaptation: Lee Won-tae

Production

Executive Producer: Seo Kang-ho
Executive Producer: Hong Jeong-in
Producer: Choi Ji-young
Executive Producer: Billy Acumen
Line Producer: Kim Min-jun

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Jo Yeong-wook
Sound Supervisor: Gong Tae-won
Production Sound Mixer: Han Cheol-hui

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Kim Sung-an
Still Photographer: Seo Ji-hyeong
Camera Operator: Jung Gwi-ho
Key Grip: Pak Chan-hui

Editing

Editor: Cho Han-wool
Editor: Heo Sun-mi
Digital Intermediate: Kim Hyung-shek

Art Direction

Production Design: Yang Hong-sam
Props: Jang Seok-hun

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Chae Kyung-hwa
Makeup & Hair: Lee Jeong-suk
Special Effects Makeup Artist: Kwak Tae-yong
Special Effects Makeup Artist: Hwang Hyo-kyun

Visual Effects

Special Effects Supervisor: Jeong Jong-bae
Special Effects Supervisor: Hong Jang-pyo
VFX Supervisor: Park Eui-dong
Visual Effects Supervisor: Kang Woo-gyeong

Keywords

election campaignpoliticianelectionclassified1990sbusan, south korea

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "The more power he desires, the darker his world becomes"

#2

The original title is "대외비: 권력의 탄생" (KO).

#3

The runtime is 116 minutes (1h 56m).

#4

The film was directed by Lee Won-tae.

#5

The screenplay was written by Lee Soo-jin.

#6

The score was composed by Jo Yeong-wook.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Kim Sung-an.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt15089904.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

32 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

대외비: 권력의 탄생

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

18A

Language:

한국어/조선말

Country of Origin:

South Korea

Production Companies:

Plus M Entertainment

Plus M Entertainment

BA Entertainment

BA Entertainment

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