The Merciless(2017)
불한당: 나쁜 놈들의 세상
Careful who you trust.
The Merciless Synopsis
Jae-ho, who aims to become the number one in a crime organization, gets to build up trust with Hyun-su, an ambitious newbie in prison. When they try to take over the organization after their release, their ulterior motives start to emerge.
The Merciless (2017) is a action, crime and mystery film directed by Byun Sung-hyun, released on May 17, 2017 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Sul Kyung-gu, Yim Si-wan, Kim Hie-won and Jeon Hye-jin. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Byun Sung-hyun
- Writers:
- Park Song-i, Byun Sung-hyun, Kim Min-su
- Producers:
- Yi Jin-hee, Yun Ji-won
- Cinematographer:
- Cho Hyoung-rae
- Production:
- CJ Entertainment, Barunson
- Status:
- Released
The Merciless (2017) Trailer
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The Merciless Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Merciless.
THE MERCILESS Official Int'l Main Trailer
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The Merciless Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sul Kyung-gu
as Han Jae-ho
Yim Si-wan
as Jo Hyun-su
Kim Hie-won
as Byung-gab
Jeon Hye-jin
as In-sook
Lee Kyung-young
as Byung-chul
Moon Ji-yoon
as Young-geun
Jang In-sub
as Min-chul
Kim Ji-hoon
as Jung-sik
Kim Seung-oh
as Seung-pil
Jin Sun-kyu
as Prison Chief Security Officer
Huh Joon-ho
as Kim Sung-han
Shin So-yul
as Osean Trading Advertisement Beauty 1
Key crew
Directed by Byun Sung-hyun, written by Park Song-i, Byun Sung-hyun and Kim Min-su, produced by Yi Jin-hee and Yun Ji-won.
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The Merciless Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 146 ratings.
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The Merciless – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Merciless online?
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The Merciless (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Merciless?
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The main cast of The Merciless (2017) includes Sul Kyung-gu, Yim Si-wan, Kim Hie-won, Jeon Hye-jin and Lee Kyung-young. The film was directed by Byun Sung-hyun. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Merciless released?
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The Merciless was released on May 17, 2017 and runs for 2h.
Is The Merciless worth watching?
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The Merciless (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Merciless?
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