The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) – Filming Locations
Action / Crime / Thriller · Directed by Lee Won-tae · Starring Don Lee, Kim Gyu-ri
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.
Where was The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil filmed?
- Busan, South Korea, Busan – Multiple chase sequences and establishing shots of the industrial port city. The film's primary setting, using Busan's gritty urban landscape and port facilities as the backdrop for the crime thriller's action sequences
- Busan, South Korea, Busan – Key scenes depicting the lower-class neighborhood where part of the story unfolds. The colorful hillside village serves as an atmospheric location contrasting with the film's dark crime narrative
- Busan, South Korea, Busan – Scenes exploring the spiritual and atmospheric elements of Busan's religious sites. The historic Buddhist temple and surrounding mountainous terrain provide establishing shots for the film's Busan setting