Running Out of Time (1999)
Let the games begin.
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.
Director: Johnnie To
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 23, 1999
Cast
- Sean Lau Ching-Wan - Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang
- Andy Lau - Mr. Cheung
- Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai - Leung Yuen Ting
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung - Chief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
- Lam Suet - Suet
- Waise Lee Chi-Hung - Mr. Chen
- Hung Wai-Leung - Mr. Lee
- Oscar Lam Wai-Kin - Mr. Hau
- Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling - Head of Interpol
- Jimmy Wong - Office Building Security Guard
Screenplay
- Laurent Courtiaud (Screenplay)
- Yau Nai-Hoi (Screenplay)
- Julien Carbon (Screenplay)
Music: Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Cinematography: Cheng Siu-Keung
Editing: Chan Chi Wai
Production: Win's Entertainment Ltd., Milkyway Image
Country: Hong Kong
Language: 普通话, English, 广州话 / 廣州話
Budget: $225,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: cn
Themes
Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal
Keywords
terminal illness, thief, revenge, murder, hong kong
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running Out of Time about?
- 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.
- Who directed Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time was directed by Johnnie To.
- Who stars in Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time stars Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Lam Suet, Waise Lee Chi-Hung.
- How long is Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Running Out of Time?
- Running Out of Time had a budget of $225,000.
- How much did Running Out of Time gross?
- Running Out of Time grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Running Out of Time produced?
- Running Out of Time was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Running Out of Time?
- The themes of Running Out of Time include: Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.