Codename Cougar(1989)
代号美洲豹
Codename Cougar Synopsis
A commercial airliner on a routine flight between Taipei and Seoul is hijacked and taken to mainland China by the Taiwan Revolutionary Army Front. Chinese authorities cannot seize the plane because of the presence of an important business figure on board, but agree to cooperate with Taiwanese authorities to defuse the tense situation.
Codename Cougar (1989) is a drama and thriller film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on November 29, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Ge You, Gong Li, Liu Xiaoning and Yu Rongguang. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Writers:
- Cheng Shiqing
- Cinematographer:
- Gu Changwei
- Composer:
- Guo Feng
- Production:
- Xi'an Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
Codename Cougar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ge You
as Zheng Xianping
Gong Li
as Ah Li
Liu Xiaoning
as Liang Zhuang
Yu Rongguang
as Vice-Captain
Wang Xueqi
as Huang Jinru
- Xu Yao
Xu Yao
as Secretary Zhou
Jia Zhaoji
Tian Min
- Yang Yazhou
Yang Yazhou
Wang Guanghui
Gu Lan
as Qu Xiaozhen
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou, written by Cheng Shiqing.
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Codename Cougar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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Codename Cougar – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Codename Cougar?
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The main cast of Codename Cougar (1989) includes Ge You, Gong Li, Liu Xiaoning, Yu Rongguang and Wang Xueqi. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Codename Cougar released?
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Codename Cougar was released on November 29, 1989 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is Codename Cougar worth watching?
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Codename Cougar (1989) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.