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Those Were the Days

2000Movie1 h 43 min

Crime
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A violent, thrilling action movie about crime and history.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Gang member Chicken is fond of his childhood sweetheart, Gigi, who becomes a nightclub girl to cover her sick mother’s medical costs and is entrusted to him by her dying mother. Chicken plans to send Gigi to live in Macau, yet unexpected hurdles leave their romantic fate unresolved.

Feels like

  • Hong Kong Triad Film
  • Gangster Origin Story
  • Brotherhood & Betrayal
  • Action & Intrigue
  • Crime Drama
  • Nostalgic Flashback
  • Early Career
  • Local flavor

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Raymond Yip Wai-Man
Written by
Manfred Wong Man-chun

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 2000 · 1 h 43 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
March 31, 2000
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Romance
Original language
cn
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Those Were the Days worth watching?"

Questions about Those Were the Days

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Those Were the Days worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Those Were the Days good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Those Were the Days in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.