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Seen it?1997 | 99 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, 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 fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A police inspector becomes obsessed with apprehending a criminal planning a major heist at the Hong Kong Jockey Club in the weeks leading up to Hong Kong's return to China.
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 powerStrong
$230 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-tung
- Lau Ching-wanInspector Pao
- Francis Ng Chun-yuMak Kwan
- Amanda Lee Wai-ManChung Lai Hung
- Monica Chan Fat-yungYee
- Jack KaoZang
- Raymond Cho Wing-limChan Wah
- Chin Ka-LokChan Gwok Biu
- Emily Kwan Bo-WaiLee Ga Bo
- Lee Siu-keiBrother Fai
- Peter Kam-Cheong YungLau Chi Yung