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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release2011

Runtime1h 55m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$32,358,664

Production

Generation Blue Films

WithUs Films

Showbox

Movie

Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow

2011

1h 55m

6.6

Mystery

Action

History

Comedy

Crime

Synopsis

In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.

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