Running Out of Time
Seen it?1999 | 93 min | Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 89 times its budget, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$20 million worldwide on a $225K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Johnnie To
- Lau Ching-wanInsp. Ho Sheung-Sang
- Andy LauMr. Cheung
- Yoyo Mung Ka-waiLeung Yuen Ting
- Benz Hui Siu-hungChief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
- Lam SuetSuet
- Waise Lee Chi-hungMr. Chen
- Hung Wai-LeungMr. Lee
- Oscar Lam Wai-kinMr. Hau
- Ruby Wong Cheuk-LingHead of Interpol
- Jimmy Wong Wah-woOffice Building Security Guard