Summary
A man kills an assassin by accident and when he gets out of prison, the victim's brother attempts to avenge his death.
Good for
- Friends night
- Party vibe
- Teens
Skip it if
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 48GoodWatch 52
IMDb6.0
Audience score36%
Running time
1 h 53 min
A typical length for action movies, +5 min on the typical 108
typical 108113Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 55 countries
+45Released
1998
December 18, 1998
28 years ago
Genres
ActionComedyLanguage
cn
Original language
Made in
- Hong Kong SAR China
China
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
24 of 33
Andy Lau Tak-wahKing
Athena Chu YanChing
Nick Cheung Ka-faiDragon
Waise Lee Chi-hungHandsome
Jack KaoMacau Mon
Cheung Kam-chingChung
Angie Cheung Wai-yeeFanny
Bonnie Law Ming-ChuKing's Lover
Lee Siu-keiWinner Gary
Frankie Ng Chi-hungRocky
Karel Wong Chi-YeungEastwood
Ben Ng Ngai-cheungBad Temper
Wong JingSquirrel
Spencer Lam Seung-yiLam Seung Wai, Soccer Commentator- AMAlan Man Ka-WingRaymong Chou
- YKYeung Kin-WaiAngela
- WKWong Kam-TongUncle Liang
Aman Chang ManMan in Toilet
John Cheung Chan-SangPoliceman
Gary Mak Wing-lunCruise Gambler
Johnny Cheung WaBad Temper's Gangster- ECEddie Che Wai-YinHandsome's Gangster
- VCVincent Chi Mo-ChunHandsome's Gangster
- CMChow Mei-ShingHandsome's Gangster
Directing · 6
- Wong Jing Director, Writer, Producer, Presenter
- Nicky Li Chung-Chi Action Director
- Aman Chang Man Field Director
- Gary Mak Wing-lun Assistant Director
- Pad Chan Wai-Hung Assistant Director
- Law Diy-Shing Script Supervisor
Writing · 1
- Sam Hui Lyricist, Main Title Theme Composer
Production · 4
- Charles Heung Producer, Presenter
- Bowie Lau Bo-Yin Line Producer
- Catherine Kwan Ka-Diu Associate Producer
- Fung Chi-Wai Production Manager
Camera · 3
- Ko Chiu-Lam Director of Photography
- Wong Chi-Kuen Still Photographer
- Cho Man-Keung Focus Puller
Editing · 1
- Marco Mak Chi-Sin Editor
Sound · 4
- Lincoln Lo Original Music Composer
- Andy Lau Tak-wah Theme Song Performance
- Nick Cheung Ka-fai Theme Song Performance
- Chik Kim-Kit Sound Mixer
Art · 2
- Raymond Kwok Siu-Keung Art Direction
- Hui Lung-Wah Property Master
Costume & Make-Up · 4
- Man Yun-Mei Costumer
- Connie Au-Yeung Costume Designer
- Lai Ka-Pik Makeup Artist
- Lau Wai-Hing Hairdresser
Lighting · 1
- Siu Chi-Keung Gaffer
Other crew · 1
- Leung Wun Craft Service
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