

The Sheriff In Town
2017-05-03 · 115 min · ★ 6.0
After he leaves the police force, Dae-ho establishes himself as the sheriff of his town. He then investigates Jong-jin, a businessman, because of his alleged ties to drugs.
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- Directors
- Kim Hyung-joo
- Production companies
- Moonlight Film, Sanai Pictures, Lotte Entertainment
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lee Sung-minDae-ho
Cho Jin-woongJong-jin
Kim Sung-kyunDuk-man
Kim Jong-sooYong-hwan
Jo Woo-jinSeon-cheol
Lim Hyun-sungGang-gon
Bae Jung-namChun-mo
Kim Hye-eunMi-seon
Son Yeo-eunHee-sun
Kim Jae-youngMr. Kwak
Kim Kwang-kyuMr. Park
Bae Myeong-jinDetective Kim
Heo Hyung-kyuDetective Ko
Kim Hong-paMr. Yun
Lee Jung-eunYong-hwan's Wife
Baek Seung-hyeonDetective Jo
Hyun Bong-sikPub Manager
Choi Moon-kyoungWife
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