The Duelist
2005, Korean. Directed by Lee Myung-se.
Two hearts with one destiny.
Detective Nam-soon goes undercover with her partner Detective Ahn to investigate the counterfeit money. She discovers that one loyal henchman, Sad Eyes, a beautiful swordsman with a pale, blank face, is related to the truth. Nam-soon and Sad Eyes confront each other in a series of duels and become confused between love and obligation to duty.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lee Myung-seDirector
- Ha Ji-wonNam-soon
- Gang Dong-wonSad Eyes
- Ahn Sung-kiDetective Ahn
- Song Young-changMinister Song Pil-joon
- Yun Ju-sangBong-chool
- Kim Bo-yeonJangot Woman
- Lee Han-wiWoman's Husband
- Kim Jung-taeGa Du-chi
- Do Yong-guPublic Officer
- Sim Cheol-jongMachookji
- Bae Joong-sikDetective Bae
- Hwang Ui-dooDetective Hwang
Details
- Released
- 8 September 2005
- Original title
- 형사 Duelist
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Lee Myung-se, Lee Hae-kyung
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The Duelist: quick answers
Is The Duelist worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Duelist?
The Duelist runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Duelist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Duelist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Duelist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Duelist yet.
Which OTT platform is The Duelist on?
The Duelist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 September 2005. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Duelist?
If you liked The Duelist, try Blades of Blood, Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow, Woochi: The Demon Slayer.
Who directed The Duelist?
The Duelist (2005) was directed by Lee Myung-se and stars Ha Ji-won, Gang Dong-won, Ahn Sung-ki.