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Crime Story

1993Movie1 h 47 minR

Crime
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes93%65%

A pulse-pounding, nerve-racking action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

The world's toughest city needs more than an army to stop the mob… They need one man!

A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Action
  • Crime Thriller
  • Police Procedural
  • Kidnapping Plot
  • Intense & Gritty
  • Fast-Paced
  • Intriguing Mystery
  • High Spectacle
  • Jackie Chan

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Written by
Teddy Chen, Joyee Cheung Lai-Ling, Cheung Chi-Sing
Produced by
Chua Lam
Music by
James Wong Jim, Mark Lui

Everyone

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Facts

June 24, 1993 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
June 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan
Box office
$9 million
Available in
63 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Extreme Mêlée Revenge, False Friend, Car Fu +9

  • Extreme Mêlée Revenge
  • False Friend
  • Car Fu
  • Police Brutality
  • Drowning Pit
  • Battle Amongst the Flames
  • Traitor Shot
  • Fat Slob
  • Save the Villain
  • Stuff Blowing Up
  • Ripped from the Headlines
  • Man on Fire

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crime Story?"

Questions about Crime Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Crime Story worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Crime Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and spectacle (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Crime Story in English?

cnChinese

No, it was made in cn, with some Chinese.

What tropes does Crime Story use?

Extreme Mêlée RevengeFalse FriendCar FuPolice BrutalityDrowning PitBattle Amongst the FlamesTraitor ShotFat SlobSave the VillainStuff Blowing UpRipped from the HeadlinesMan on Fireand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Extreme Mêlée Revenge, False Friend, and Car Fu.