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The Outlaws is a 2017 South Korean crime action film written and directed by Kang Yoon-sung. It stars Ma Dong-seok (also known as Don Lee) as Ma Seok-do, a tough police detective stationed in the Garibong-dong district of Seoul. The plot centers on Ma's efforts to maintain peace between rival Chinese and Vietnamese gangs operating in the area, which escalates when a ruthless new gang leader named Jang Chen arrives in the neighborhood. The film was a major commercial success in South Korea and spawned a multi-film franchise, including the sequels "The Roundup" and "The Roundup: No Way Out."
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What is The Outlaws about?
The 2017 South Korean crime-action film follows detective Ma Seok-do as he tries to contain violent gang conflict in Seoul's Garibong-dong district. Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, plays the detective.
Is The Outlaws based on a real incident?
The film is based on the 2004 Garibong-dong incident involving criminal groups in Seoul's Chinatown area. It turns that police operation into a fast-moving action story centered on Ma Seok-do.
Is The Outlaws part of a movie series?
Yes. The Outlaws launched the Korean crime-action franchise that continued with The Roundup in 2022. Ma Dong-seok returned as Ma Seok-do in the later films.
Who directed The Outlaws?
Kang Yoon-sung wrote and directed The Outlaws. The film was released in South Korea in 2017 and helped establish Ma Seok-do as a recurring action character.
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