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23 September 1999 (Hong Kong)
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A criminal genius, who has only 14 days left in his life. A CID, who has the support of the entire police force. A psychological but fatal game between two men of super talent.
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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 organised crime Syndicates full summary | add synopsis
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Andy Lau | ... | Cheung |
| Ching Wan Lau | ... | Inspector Ho Sheung-Sang (as Lau Ching Wan) |
| YoYo Mung | ... | Leung Yuen Ting - Girl on Mini Bus (as Yoyo Mung) |
| Waise Lee | ... | Baldy (as Lee Chi Hung) |
| Shiu Hung Hui | ... | Chief Inspector Wong Kai-fat (as Hui Shiu Hung) |
| Suet Lam | ... | Suet, Baldy's Henchman (as Lam Suet) |
| Ruby Wong | ... | Head of Interpol |
| Wai Ai | ... | Cop at bank (as Al Wai) |
| Wai Kin Lam | ... | Negotiator Hui (as Lam Wai Kin) |
 | Robert Sparks | ... | Diamond Dealer |
| Wai Leung Hung | ... | Building Caretaker (as Hung Wai Leung) |
| Ching Ting Law | ... | Elevator Cop (as Lo Ching Ting) |
| Man Shing Yau | ... | Bank Robber (as Yau Man Shing) |
| Tin Hung Yee | ... | SPU Leader (as Yee Tin Hung) |
| South Kei Lee | ... | Street Thug (as Lee South Kei) |
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Hidden War (Hong Kong: English title) (literal title) (Hong Kong: English title) (literal title)
An zhan (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Running Out of Time (International: English title)
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An zhan (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Running Out of Time (International: English title)
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93 min
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Featured in Hong Kong Stories (2003) (V)
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If you're familiar with the work of auteur Johnny To and his band of filmmaking cronies over at Milky Way, you know what to expect with this latest production. All the familiar elements are in place: the strong camaraderie between two characters: usually a cop and a baddie, the coincidences and chances that turn on a dime and pay off handsomely in the end, and the humor that arises even in the most dire of situations.
Andy Lau plays a man who has 72 hours to live and decides to rob an insurance company. Lau Ching-Wan (also brilliant in other Milky Way films like "Longest Nite," "A Hero Never Dies," and "Where A Good Man Goes") portrays a hostage negotiator/cop who is on the robber's tail, even as the robber sets up a series of tricks and clues that he must follow in order to get his man.
Funny, poignant, and cool while being subtle, "Running" is actually one of the most entertaining Milky Way films to date. Don't miss the performances by the two leads, esp. Andy Lau, usually considered an average actor who has rarely been this natural and fun to watch. This film is one to go out of your way to see.