Andres Gomez
7/10Interesting movie and script. The cut is a bit messy and sometimes is difficult to follow but it is quite original and has a good ending.
Reviewed on November 20, 2014
Mad Detective(2007)
神探
I can see a person's inner personality.
7.1(226)1h 31m2007-11-29
ActionCrimeThriller
Mad Detective Synopsis
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
Mad Detective (2007) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Johnnie To, released on November 29, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Lau Ching-Wan, Andy On Chi-Kit, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung and Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 226 ratings.
- Director:
- Johnnie To
- Writers:
- Wai Ka-Fai, Au Kin-Yee
- Producers:
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
- Cinematographer:
- Cheng Siu-Keung
- Composer:
- Xavier Jamaux
- Production:
- Milkyway Image
- Status:
- Released
Mad Detective (2007) Trailer
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Mad Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lau Ching-Wan
as Inspector Chan Kwai Bun
Andy On Chi-Kit
as Inspector Ho Ka-on
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
as Ko Chi Wai
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
as May Cheung
Karen Lee Choi-Ling
as Gigi
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
as Wong Kwok Chu
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
as Violent Man - Ko's Inner Personality
Lam Suet
as Fatso - Ko's Inner Personality
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
as Calculating Woman - Ko's Inner Personality
- Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
as Ko's Inner Personality
Lu Ching-Ting
as Ko's Inner Personality
Chiu Chi-Shing
as Ko's Inner Personality
Key crew
Directed by Johnnie To, written by Wai Ka-Fai and Au Kin-Yee, produced by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai.
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Mad Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 226 ratings.
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Mad Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mad Detective online?
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Mad Detective (2007) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now and IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mad Detective?
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The main cast of Mad Detective (2007) includes Lau Ching-Wan, Andy On Chi-Kit, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei and Karen Lee Choi-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 Mad Detective released?
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Mad Detective was released on November 29, 2007 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Mad Detective worth watching?
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Mad Detective (2007) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 226 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mad Detective?
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Yes. The official Mad Detective trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.