Millionaires' Express
Seen it?1986 | 108 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Ladykillers, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines and a gang of brigands on board, speeds towards the small town of Hanshui, where escaping bank robbers, corrupt officials, and gamblers await? Well, let's just say the Titanic had a smoother maiden voyage.
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
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sammo Hung Kam-bo
- Sammo Hung Kam-boChin Fong Tin
- Yuen BiaoFire Chief Tsao Cheuk Kin
- Cynthia RothrockMountain Bandit
- Kenny BeeLai Fu
- Olivia Cheng Man-NgaSiu Hon
- Hsiao HoSiu Hau
- Rosamund Kwan Chi-LamChi
- Peter Chan LungWild Bull
- Chin Ka-LokFireman
- Ka LeeFireman