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 organized crime Syndicates.
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| 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 | |
| Robert Sparks | ... | Diamond Dealer | |
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Wai Leung Hung | ... | Building Caretaker (as Hung Wai Leung) |
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Ching Ting Law | ... | Elevator Cop (as Lo Ching Ting) |
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Man Shing Yau | ... | Bank Robber (as Yau Man Shing) |
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Paco Yick | ... | SPU Leader (as Yee Tin Hung) |
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South Kei Lee | ... | Street Thug (as Lee South Kei) |
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Dying Wah has nothing to be afraid of anymore when he realizes that he has only 4 weeks to live, and he's determined to get revenge for his father. Later, when Wah successfully gets away in a robbery, detective San makes up his mind and chases after Wah and arrests him. But, we can only have one winner in a game, who's gonna win? Written by L.H. Wong <lhw@sfs.org.sg>
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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.Parents Guide:
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Cheung: Only in this life, doctor.
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Doctor: Looks like we won't see each other again.Cheung: Only in this life, doctor.
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23 September 1999 (Hong Kong) See more »Also Known As:
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I just purchased An Zhan (Running out of time) on DVD and it was an excellent film I must say. Not really action-packed, in terms of gun play, but definitely exciting and witty. I do not think I have seen Andy Lau in better form. And the editing on this film was very well executed. Go watch this now if you are a fan of Lau or HK thiller/action film!