We all love a good hitman movie. The drama, the mystery, who’s good or who’s bad. But most of all we are there for the action!
Here are five films that will show you the mob life is not always so easy.
Which one is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!
1. Deliver Us From Evil
What’s It About: In Nam used to be a hired contract killer. He has decided to turned his back on his former profession in order to persue a peaceful life. One last job leads him to Japan where he was ordered to kill a mafia kingpin. After successfully completing his task, In Nam is dragged to Thailand when his former flame is kidnapped and he decides to investigate. There he is met with Ray, the mafia kingpins brother, hellbent on revenge. Will In Nam’s old life catch up with him?
Starring: Lee Jung Jae, Hwang Jung Min, Park Jung Min
Where To Watch: Rakuten Viki, Vudu, Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel
Watch The Trailer Here:
2. The Man Standing Next
What’s It About: In the 1970’s Korea is under absolute control of President Park who control the KCIA. An organization with an edge over any branch of the government. 40 days before the assassination, the exiled former director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency Park Yong-Kak, testifies against the South Korean government at a U.S. Senate Committee Hearing. He knows all about the governments obscure and illegal operations and is forced to go into exile. The current president and second in command find themselves embroiled in a politically dangerous battle of wits with the former director.
Starring: Lee Byung-Hun, Lee Sung-Min, Kwak Do-Won
Where To Watch: Tubi, VUDU, Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here:
3. Night In Paradise
What’s It About: Tae-Gu is a mobster. He has a younger sister and niece. When his younger sister gets sick, he decides to leave his crime gang to take care of her. Another gang puts a target on Tae-Gu’s back and tragedy ensues. He decides to take revenge on the people responsible for his tragedy. Tae-Gu flees to Jeju Island. There he meets Jae-yeon, a terminally ill woman. A henchman from the Bukseong Gang is hunting Tae-Gu to take revenge.
Starring: Um Tae-Goo, Jeon Yeo-been, Cha Seoung-won
Where To Watch: Netflix
Watch The Trailer Here:
4. A Bittersweet Life
What’s It About: Sun-Woo is a mob enforcer. His boss Kang suspects his girlfriend Hee-Su is cheating on him. He sends Sun-Woo to sort out the problem. In a moment of weakness, he falls for Hee-Su. Sun-Woo finally catched Hee-Su in the act with the rival gang leader and finds himself unable to kill her and allows her to escape. When Kang finds out what happens he decides to kill Sun-Woo and leaves him for dead. When Sun-Woo revives himself, he has nothing but revenge on his mind.
Starring: Lee Byung-Hun, Shin Min-A, Kim Young-Chul
Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here:
5. Assassination
What’s It About: Set in the 1930’s. Yeom Seok-Jin is an agent for the government. He plans an assassination to take out a pro-Japan group. He gives the order to An Ok-yoon, a deadly sniper. She works with two others and agrees to take the job because of her desire for an independent Korea. Another assassin, Hawaii Pistol is hired by an outside group to take out An Ok-yoon and her group.
Starring: Gianna Jun, Lee Jung Jae, Ha Jung Woo
Where To Watch: Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video
Watch The Trailer Here:
