Lifeline(1997)
十萬火急
Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames.
Lifeline Synopsis
A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
Lifeline (1997) is a action and thriller film directed by Johnnie To, released on January 3, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Lau Ching-Wan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung and Damian Lau Chung-Yan. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Johnnie To
- Writers:
- Yau Nai-Hoi
- Producers:
- Mona Fong Yat-Wah
- Cinematographer:
- To Hung-Mo
- Composer:
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Production:
- Cosmopolitan Film Productions Co., Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Lifeline (1997) Trailer
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Lifeline Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Lifeline.
Vinegar Syndrome Archive Promo Trailer [Subtitled]
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Lifeline 十萬火急 (1996) **Official Trailer** by Shaw Brothers
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Lifeline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lau Ching-Wan
as Chief Yau Sui
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
as Raymond Cheung Man Kit
Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung
as Dr. Annie Chan
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
as Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
as Madam Lo Ka Wai
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
as Wong Ho Yin
- Chan Man-Lei
Chan Man-Lei
as Chan Man-Lei
Yuen Bun
as Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok
Lam Suet
as Arsonist (uncredited)
Kenneth Chan
as Annie's Boyfriend
Patrick Dunn
as Madam Lo's Husband
Eileen Yeow
as Janet
Key crew
Directed by Johnnie To, written by Yau Nai-Hoi, produced by Mona Fong Yat-Wah.
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Lifeline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 25 ratings.
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Lifeline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lifeline online?
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Lifeline (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lifeline?
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The main cast of Lifeline (1997) includes Lau Ching-Wan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Damian Lau Chung-Yan and Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling. The film was directed by Johnnie To. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lifeline released?
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Lifeline was released on January 3, 1997 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Lifeline worth watching?
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Lifeline (1997) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lifeline?
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Yes. The official Lifeline trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.