For the Emperor
Only the strong becomes the emperor.
2014 · 1h 44m · Not Rated
Action, Crime, Thriller
Directed by
Park Sang-joon
Overview
A former professional baseball player becomes entangled in loan-sharking and mob connections after a fixing scandal ejects him from his sport. When his girlfriend vanishes he is forced to confront his mentor and enter a deadly battle.
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