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Running Out of Time (1999)

Movie"Let the games begin."
Audience Score
73
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NR 1 hr 33 minSep 23rd, 1999Thriller, Drama, Action, CrimeRunning Out Of Time Collection PosterPart of Running Out Of Time Collection
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
StarringSean Lau Ching-WanAndy Lau Tak-WahYoyo Mung
DirectorJohnnie To

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 23rd, 1999
Movie Budget:$225,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$1,866,462 (Worldwide)
Production Companies:Milkyway Image, Win's Entertainment Ltd.
Movie Tags:
murderrevengethiefhong kongterminal illness

Running Out Of Time Collection

One of the most popular hits in Johnnie To's extraordinary filmography, Running out of Time (1999) undoubtedly set the benchmark in Hong Kong crime capers. It was followed two years later by an even more slickly produced sequel co-directed by To and his disciple Law Wing Cheong, who would go on to become a brilliant director in his own right. Lau Ching Wan reprises his role as a persistent policeman to face off against another righteous robber, this time played by Ekin Cheng. Co-starring Kelly Lin, Hui Siu Hung, Lam Suet, and Ruby Wong, the tight-paced action thriller sequel won Best Film Editing and Best Action Choreography at the 39th Golden Horse Awards.