Medium Rare (1991)
Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.
Director: Arthur Smith
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: November 28, 1991
Cast
- Dore Kraus - Daniel Lee
- Margaret Chan - Yoke Lin
- Jamie Marshall - Beverly Watson
- Cara Chan - May Lin
- Lawrence Mah - Wilson Tan
- Mary Tan - Daisy
- Osman Zailani - Stepfather
- Clifton Turner - Alvin
- Swee Lin Neo - Receptionist
- Rani Moorthy - Amma
Screenplay
Production: Derrol Stepenny Productions
Country: Singapore
Language: English
Budget: $900,000
Box Office: $80,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
singapore, toa payoh, pan pacific hotel
More Films by Director: Arthur Smith
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Medium Rare about?
- Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.
- Who directed Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare was directed by Arthur Smith.
- Who stars in Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare stars Dore Kraus, Margaret Chan, Jamie Marshall, Cara Chan, Lawrence Mah, Mary Tan.
- How long is Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare is a Crime, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Medium Rare?
- Medium Rare had a budget of $900,000.
- How much did Medium Rare gross?
- Medium Rare grossed $80,000 worldwide.
- Where was Medium Rare produced?
- Medium Rare was produced in Singapore.