Review of Nameless Gangster (2012) by Jonathon P — 27 Oct 2012

Choi Min-sik is phenomenal. Quite the powerful gangster drama.

This review of Nameless Gangster (2012) was written by Jonathon P on 27 Oct 2012.

Nameless Gangster has generally received positive reviews.

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