Medium Rare(1991)
Medium Rare Synopsis
Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.
Medium Rare (1991) is a crime and thriller film directed by Arthur Smith, released on November 28, 1991 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Dore Kraus, Margaret Chan, Jamie Marshall and Cara Chan. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Arthur Smith
- Writers:
- Margaret Chan, Rani Moorthy
- Production:
- Derrol Stepenny Productions
- Budget:
- $900,000
- Revenue:
- $80,000
- Status:
- Released
Medium Rare Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dore Kraus
as Daniel Lee
- Margaret Chan
Margaret Chan
as Yoke Lin
- Jamie Marshall
Jamie Marshall
as Beverly Watson
- Cara Chan
Cara Chan
as May Lin
- Lawrence Mah
Lawrence Mah
as Wilson Tan
- Mary Tan
Mary Tan
as Daisy
- Osman Zailani
Osman Zailani
as Stepfather
- Clifton Turner
Clifton Turner
as Alvin
- Swee Lin Neo
Swee Lin Neo
as Receptionist
Rani Moorthy
as Amma
- Christine Chan
Christine Chan
as Bargirl
- Leslie Koh
Leslie Koh
as Detective
Key crew
Directed by Arthur Smith, written by Margaret Chan and Rani Moorthy.
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Medium Rare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Medium Rare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Medium Rare online?
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Who stars in Medium Rare?
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The main cast of Medium Rare (1991) includes Dore Kraus, Margaret Chan, Jamie Marshall, Cara Chan and Lawrence Mah. The film was directed by Arthur Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Medium Rare released?
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Medium Rare was released on November 28, 1991 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Medium Rare worth watching?
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Medium Rare (1991) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.