The Accidental Detective

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The Accidental Detective

"Daddy won't be home for dinner tonight."

2015

2h 0m

7.0(50 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Thriller

Overview

A cold-case enthusiast blogger and a washed-up veteran detective team up for a joint investigation to rescue their innocent friend who is framed for murder.

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Cast & Crew

22 members

Acting

권상우

Kang Dae-man

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성동일

Noh Tae-soo

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이승준

Kim Yong-gyu

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박해준

Joon-soo

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서영희

Mi-ok

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윤경호

Detective Ma

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조복래

Lee You-no

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이해영

Team Leader Seo

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지대한

Jang-ho

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최성원

Detective Jo Young-chu

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박성일

Detective Song

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Lee Eon-jeong

Han Seo-young

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Hong Eun-taek

Gun-woo

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Jo Wan-ki

Suk-hwan

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Lee Chung-hee

Yang Min-a

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권혁

Han Tae-woong

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이일화

Detective Noh's Wife

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민무제

Sun-hye's Husband

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오정세

Hospital Patient

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곽은진

Hot Barista

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박준면

Bakery Shop Woman

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김주헌

Boss

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