Look Out, Officer!
Seen it?1990 | 91 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Training Day, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After police officer Piao is murdered, his soul cannot be at rest for his murder has been written off as a suicide. Therefore the heavens send him back to Earth as a spirit to find his 'savior' who will help him clear his name. Hsing, a rookie officer, is the savior and in return for finding Piao's killer, Piao must get him a girlfriend and a promotion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lau Sze-Yu
- Stephen ChowHsing
- Bill Tung BiuChang Piao
- Stanley Fung Shui-FanChin
- Sunny Fang KangTang Lee Yang
- Vivian ChenYu
- Amy Yip Chi-MeiChin's Supervisor
- Cutie Mui Siu-WaiPolice Officer Counting Bullets
- Mak Yan-WaUndercover Policewoman
- Bak Ka-SinUndercover Policewoman
- Chan Lap-banCleaning Lady