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Release Date:
20 October 2011 (Hong Kong)
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Plot:
Three people - a criminal, a bank officer and a cop - end up in a catastrophic situation in the midst of a global economical crisis and are forced to betray any morals and principles to solve their financial problems. | Add synopsis »
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Hitman
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Stock Market
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Financial Crisis
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Awards:
11 wins
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11 nominations
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HK Neo Reviews: Life Without Principle
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Cast
Directed by | |||
| Johnnie To | |||
Writing credits(in alphabetical order) | ||
| Kin-Yee Au | ||
| Ka-kit Cheung | ||
| Ben Wong | ||
| Nai-Hoi Yau | ||
| Tin-Shing Yip | ||
Produced by | |||
| John Chong | .... | executive producer | |
| Elaine Chu | .... | line producer | |
| Shirley Lau | .... | administrative producer | |
| Johnnie To | .... | producer | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Siu-keung Cheng | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| David M. Richardson | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Sukie Yip | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Sukie Yip | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Sukie Yip | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Kelly Chiu | .... | makeup artist | |
| Jeff Li | .... | hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Chi-Shing Chiu | .... | unit manager | |
| Elaine Chu | .... | project manager | |
| Yuin Shan Ding | .... | production supervisor | |
| Jackson Ha | .... | production manager | |
| Eric Huen | .... | second unit produccion manager | |
| Angel Tang | .... | assistant production manager | |
| Chi Wai Yan | .... | second unit produccion manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Joe Chan | .... | second assistant director | |
| Jeff Cheung | .... | first assistant director | |
| Cox Chong | .... | second assistant director | |
| Chan Siu Hei | .... | second assistant director | |
| Jack Lai | .... | second assistant director | |
| Kai Kwong Mak | .... | associate director | |
Art Department | |||
| Ho-Kwan Au | .... | property master | |
| Wai Chuen Cheung | .... | property master | |
Sound Department | |||
| Brian Campbell | .... | dialogue editor | |
| Sai-Tak Cheung | .... | boom operator | |
| Benny Chu | .... | sound designer | |
| Dario DiSanto | .... | foley editor | |
| Kin-Fai Ng | .... | boom operator | |
| David M. Richardson | .... | sound supervisor | |
| James Wallace | .... | sound designer | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Wing-Lok Ho | .... | key grip | |
| Wai Leung Hung | .... | electrician | |
| Kwok Kin Ip | .... | electrician | |
| Pang Wai Kit | .... | still photographer | |
| Ting Fung Kwong | .... | gaffer | |
| Wai-Kwan Lau | .... | focus puller | |
| Allen Leung | .... | still photographer | |
| Wai Ming Leung | .... | electrician | |
| Chan Ka Ling | .... | key grip | |
| Cheng Kai Ming | .... | still photographer | |
| Hung Mo To | .... | cinematographer | |
| Egg Wong | .... | key grip | |
| Shing Chung Wong | .... | focus puller | |
| Kwok Chiu Wu | .... | gaffer | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Kit Ling Chan | .... | dresser | |
| Wong Mei Shin | .... | dresser | |
| Lai Chin Yu | .... | dresser | |
Music Department | |||
| Xi Lin | .... | lyricist: theme song | |
| Wei Yue | .... | composer: theme song | |
Other crew | |||
| John Chong | .... | presenter | |
| Hak Lam | .... | set runner | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Media Asia Distribution (2010) (Hong Kong) (all media)
- Broadmedia Studios (2013) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Films sans Frontières (2012) (France) (theatrical)
- Indomina Releasing (2011) (USA) (theatrical)
- Lark Films Distribution (2011) (Hong Kong) (theatrical) (as UA Films)
- Shaw Organisation (2011) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Different Digital Design (visual effects)
- Cinerent camera and lighting equipment supplied by
- Dolby Laboratories sound mix
- Kodak (Hong Kong) Ltd. film stock supplied by
- Luminous Star camera and lighting equipment supplied by
- Mandarin Laboratory (International) Ltd. subtitles
- Milky Way Image Company camera and lighting equipment supplied by
- Sharpe Sound Studios post-production sound services: Overseas
- Shaw Brothers digital cinema mastering
- Shaw Brothers digital intermediate
- Shaw Brothers film processing and prints
- Showreel Film Facilities optical sound transfer
- Showreel Film Facilities post-production sound services: Hong Kong
Additional Details
Also Known As:
"Dyut meng gam" - Hong Kong (original title)
"Lethal Gold" - Hong Kong (English title) (literal title)
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"Lethal Gold" - Hong Kong (English title) (literal title)
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107 min
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Debuted at the second spot of the Hong Kong box office and held the position in its second week.See more »
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Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Life Without Principle (2011)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
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| 'I understand completely' | ghtx |
| Mega Star's Region Free Blu-Ray | michael-339 |
| An entertaining slow burner | dmar9147 |
| Johnnie To has left the production? | Zabadoh |
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This is certainly a departure from Johnnie To's usual work, but nonetheless, it is a film that is easy to like and relate. With the Greek financial crisis as the backdrop for a story about greed, human nature and life. It is one of those films that does not feel like a complete episode, but rather the sums of its parts. What I like about To's film is that they are so efficient and there is also recurring themes in all his films – life is about taking chances, random events of luck, expect the unexpected and the human nature of greed. His ability to present simple stories into a smooth cinematic experience is simply wonderful to endure. Although the film breaks no new grounds on the topic of greed in the financial market and especially Hong Kong people, it is still a worthy addition to 2011's HK cinema. Perhaps two words that best describe this film would be - simple and efficient. After all, as Mr. Geeko used to say - "Greed is good"...
Neo rates it 7.5/10
- www.thehkneo.com