Running Out of Time(1999)
暗戰
Let the games begin.
Running Out of Time Synopsis
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.
Running Out of Time (1999) is a drama, action, thriller and crime film directed by Johnnie To, released on September 23, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai and Benz Hui Siu-Hung. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 173 ratings.
- Director:
- Johnnie To
- Writers:
- Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, Yau Nai-Hoi
- Producers:
- Johnnie To, Charles Heung
- Cinematographer:
- Cheng Siu-Keung
- Composer:
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Production:
- Win's Entertainment Ltd., Milkyway Image
- Budget:
- $225,000
- Revenue:
- $1,866,462
- Status:
- Released
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Running Out of Time Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lau Ching-Wan
as Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang
Andy Lau
as Mr. Cheung
Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai
as Leung Yuen Ting
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
as Chief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
Lam Suet
as Suet
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
as Mr. Chen
Hung Wai-Leung
as Mr. Lee
Oscar Lam Wai-Kin
as Mr. Hau
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
as Head of Interpol
Jimmy Wong
as Office Building Security Guard
Lee Sau-Kei
as Mr. Cheung's Doctor
Wilson Ai Wai
as Policeman in Bank Robbery
Key crew
Directed by Johnnie To, written by Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud and Yau Nai-Hoi, produced by Johnnie To and Charles Heung.
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Running Out of Time Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 173 ratings.
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Running Out of Time – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Running Out of Time?
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The main cast of Running Out of Time (1999) includes Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Benz Hui Siu-Hung and Lam Suet. 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 Running Out of Time released?
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Running Out of Time was released on September 23, 1999 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Running Out of Time worth watching?
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Running Out of Time (1999) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 173 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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