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200490 minsColor
Johnny To, Director
Bravura cinematography, choreographed action and biting social commentary highlight this cops-and-robbers thriller from Hong Kong action master Johnnie To (THE MISSION). After some policemen are humiliated in the media, a hostage stand-off escalates into a battle of wits as the cops try to exploit the situation for favorable news coverage. Featuring a breathtaking opening sequence that has been favorably compared to the legendary beginning of Orson Welles's TOUCH OF EVIL. Starring Kelly Chen (INTERNAL AFFAIRS), Simon Yam and Richie Ren.
TAGS: Favorable Coverage, Gun, Hong Kong, Hostages, Journalism, Police, Stand Off, Television, Television Broadcast, Television Reporter, Violence, Action, Asia, Chinese (zh), Crime, Drama, Feature Film, Social Commentary
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Cast & Crew
Director Johnny To
Producer Cao Biao
Producer Johnny To
Screenwriter Hing-Ka Chan
Screenwriter Tin-Shing Yip
Cinematographer Siu-keung Cheng
Editor David M. Richardson
Composer Ben Cheung
Composer Chi Wing Chung
Actor Kelly Chen
Actor Nick Cheung
Actor Richie Ren
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