The Suspect

1998·Movie
1h 30min
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic706.3Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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About

Louis Koo plays an assassin who wants to go straight after getting out of prison, so he turns down a job from his former employer Simon Yam to kill a politician. Yam carries out the hit himself and manages to frame Koo for the crime, who then must run from both the cops and criminals as he tries to clear his name.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Bosco Lam Tsz-Ho, Dante Kabigting
Written by:
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Sammy Lau
Produced by:
Nam Yin, Stephen Lam Bing-Kwan, Twiggie Au
Composed by:
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah, Andrew Warboys

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Suspect

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Where can I stream The Suspect legally?

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Is The Suspect worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Suspect?

1 h 30 min

The Suspect runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Suspect?

Critics70
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Suspect much the same way.

What language is The Suspect in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

Dope SlapKubrick StareBriefcase Full of MoneyCall-BackWalk and TalkTitle DropColonel BadassDramatic Gun CockDoor-Closes EndingSmug SnakeHow We Got HereRoof Hoppingand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Suspect, including Dope Slap, Kubrick Stare, Briefcase Full of Money.

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