Also known as: 탐정: 리턴즈 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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The Accidental Detective (Korean: 탐정: 더 비기닝) is a 2015 South Korean action comedy film directed by Kim Joung-hoon. It was released on September 24, 2015. The crux of the film is loosely inspired from Strangers on a Train. A sequel, The Accidental Detective 2: In Action, has been made and released on June 13, 2018.
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The Accidental Detective (탐정: 더 비기닝) — verified Korean film. Released 2015. Directed by Kim Joung-hoon. 1 verified cast.
The Accidental Detective (Korean: 탐정: 더 비기닝) is a 2015 South Korean action comedy film directed by Kim Joung-hoon. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04, via KoreaAPI).
When was The Accidental Detective released?
The Accidental Detective was released in 2015 (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who stars in The Accidental Detective?
Cast includes Kwon Sang-woo (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
Who directed The Accidental Detective?
The Accidental Detective was directed by Kim Joung-hoon (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's runtime (min)?
The Accidental Detective — Runtime (min): 120 (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's genre?
The Accidental Detective — Genre: drama film, action film (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's original language?
The Accidental Detective — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's director?
The Accidental Detective — Director: Kim Joung-hoon (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's released?
The Accidental Detective — Released: September 24, 2015 (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's country?
The Accidental Detective — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's year?
The Accidental Detective — Year: 2015 (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
What is The Accidental Detective's title?
The Accidental Detective — Title: 탐정: 더 비기닝 (verified via Wikidata Q21010932 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; Wikipedia The Accidental Detective 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC; TMDB 359460 2026-09-04 21:14 UTC, as of 2026-09-04).
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