Chinese Midnight Express(1997)
黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉
Chinese Midnight Express Synopsis
The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung Man-Chi) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
Chinese Midnight Express (1997) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Billy Tang, released on November 15, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun and Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Tang
- Writers:
- Chau Ting, Lee Siu-Kay, Lee Siu-Kay
- Status:
- Released
Chinese Midnight Express Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ching On
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as Plane
Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
as Miu Yan Sing
Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung
as Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo
Pinky Cheung Man-Chi
as Jess
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
as Three-Legs
Lee Siu-Kay
as Brother Nan
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
as Brother Doggie
John Ching Tung
as Brother Bill
Raven Choi Yip-San
as Brother Wai
Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming
as Wan Chi Hoe
Law Kar-Ying
as Guard
Key crew
Directed by Billy Tang, written by Chau Ting, Lee Siu-Kay and Lee Siu-Kay.
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Chinese Midnight Express Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Chinese Midnight Express – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chinese Midnight Express online?
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Chinese Midnight Express (1997) is available to stream on TVING. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chinese Midnight Express?
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The main cast of Chinese Midnight Express (1997) includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung and Pinky Cheung Man-Chi. The film was directed by Billy Tang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chinese Midnight Express released?
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Chinese Midnight Express was released on November 15, 1997 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Chinese Midnight Express worth watching?
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Chinese Midnight Express (1997) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.