The Outlaws

Set in 2007, Detective Ma Seok-do is transferred to the Geumcheon Police Station in Seoul. Upon his arrival, he begins investigating a brutal crime wave attributed to the ruthless gangster Ma Suk-do. Ma Seok-do and his team must race against time to bring down the increasingly violent gang led by Kang Hae-sang before they plunge the city into further chaos. The film follows their gritty pursuit through the urban landscape.

The Outlaws was a massive commercial success in South Korea, lauded for its intense action sequences, compelling performances, and gritty portrayal of crime and justice. Critics and audiences alike praised its blend of humor and violence, making it a standout in the crime thriller genre.

• Praised for its brutal and thrilling action sequences.

• Ma Dong-seok's charismatic performance as Detective Ma Seok-do was a major highlight.

• The film successfully balances gritty crime elements with moments of dark humor.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's raw action and the memorable characters, especially Detective Ma Seok-do. The tense cat-and-mouse game between the police and the criminals was a frequent point of praise, making it an exciting and satisfying watch.

Won Best Actor (Ma Dong-seok) at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and Best Film at the Baeksang Arts Awards. It received multiple nominations across various South Korean film awards.

The character of Ma Seok-do is based on a real detective who was active in the Seoul police department during the early 2000s.