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The Big Swindle (2004)
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Original name: 범죄의 재구성
Genre: Action, Crime
Country: South Korea
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
After being convicted for fraud, one month has passed since CHOI Chang-Hyuk's release from jail. But this time around he's got and elaborate plan cooked up. It's the biggest bank heist in history that'll make any thief have a wet dream. The best five thieves come together to form a team.
Style:
twists and turns, rough, serious, stylized, realistic, suspenseful, exciting
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
crime gone awry, crime, cons and scams, heist, crimes, dishonesty, betrayal, chases and races, law enforcement, rivalry, disorder, card game, counterfeiter, criminal gang, forger, mistress, recruiting, release from prison, scheme, fireball, planning, police investigation, exploding car, interrogation, bank ...
Time:
contemporary, 21st century
Place:
asia, korea
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Genre: Crime, Thriller
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51%
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54%
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