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The Corruptor (1999) 5.8
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5.8/10 from 12,098 users
Metascore: 56/100
Reviews: 125 user | 88 critic | 23 from Metacritic.com With the aid from a NYC policeman, a top immigrant cop tries to stop drug-trafficking and corruption by immigrant Chinese Triads, but things complicate when the Triads try to bribe the policeman. Director:James FoleyWriter:Robert Pucci |
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Cast
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Nick Chen
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Henry Lee
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Schabacker
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Willy Ung
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Elizabeth Lindsey | ... |
Louise Deng
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Bill MacDonald | ... |
Vince Kirkpatrick
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Susie Trinh | ... |
Amy San
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Ho Chow | ... |
Black Eyes
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Olivia Yap | ... |
Tai
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Lynda Chiu | ... |
Kim
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Nick Chen is one of New York City's most martial police officers and the first Chinese-born immigrant on the force. Chen's job is to keep the peace in Chinatown from a turf war that has broken out between the Triads and the ruthless, and dangerous Fukienese Dragons. Chen teams up with Danny Wallace, who is terribly unaware of this situation. When the Tongs boldly attempt to bribe Wallace, Chen is forced to keep his faithfulness. Written by Anonymous
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If you have a secret, he knows it. If you have a weakness, he exploits it. If you have anything good in you, he destroys it... See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, language and sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
12 March 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le corrupteur See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£139,738 (UK) (21 May 1999)Gross:
£282,919 (UK) (28 May 1999)Company Credits
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Color (DeLuxe) (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by Takbir Bashir (as T. Bashir), Ryu (as R. Maggin) & DJ Cheapshot (as C. Fisher)
Performed by Styles of Beyond
Courtesy of Bilawn Records
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Kim Chan plays a crime-lord named Benny Wong nicknamed Uncle Benny. Chan also played a crime-lord nicknamed Uncle Benny in Lethal Weapon 4. See more »Goofs
The NYPD does not issue Beretta 9 series pistols in any capacity to NYPD officers (detectives, plainclothes). The NYPD also does not issue shotguns to non-tactical units, such as detective squads or patrol. See more »Soundtracks
"Back It Up (Re-Mix)"Written by Takbir Bashir (as T. Bashir), Ryu (as R. Maggin) & DJ Cheapshot (as C. Fisher)
Performed by Styles of Beyond
Courtesy of Bilawn Records
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On the surface this is just an old fashioned tale of a slightly wet newbie cop teaming up with a hardened veteran , in short it`s a buddy movie that were very common in the late 80s/early 90s but what sets THE CORRUPTER apart from similar movies is just how stylish it all is . James Foley started his career by directing videos but with one brief exception this doesn`t really show too much with his action style being inspired by the likes of John Woo and Hong Kong action movies . There`s some superb technical aspects such as the editing and the cinematography is breath taking especially the scenes where light filters through windows and we see the spectrum imposed on the characters faces
There are some flaws to the movie of course . One is Foley has cast actors whose native tongue is not English which does cause some unintentional sniggers namely when the characters mention the word " Fokkien " , yeah okay I know it`s set in Chinatown but as is common in movies no one will complain if the characters speak perfect English no matter their ethnic origin or upbringing . The script does get a bit confused and complicated in the final third which did spoil the movie slightly and some people will no doubt be put off by the sometimes over the top violence , but as a violent thriller I was entertained by this movie