Cheung foh (1999)

Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination, hires five killers for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung gives a special order.

Director:

Johnnie To

Writer:

Nai-Hoi Yau (as Yau Nai Hoi)

Stars:

Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Francis Ng, Jackie Chung-yin Lui

10 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anthony Chau-Sang Wong	...	Curtis (as Anthony Wong)
Francis Ng	...	Roy (as Francis Wong)
Jackie Chung-yin Lui	...	Shin (as Jackie Lui)
Roy Cheung	...	Mike
Suet Lam	...	James (as Lam Suet)
Simon Yam	...	Frank
Tian-Lin Wang	...	Fat Chung (as Wong Tin Lan)
Eddy Ko	...	Lung (as Ko Hung)
Elaine Eca Da Silva	...	Mrs. Lung
Keiji Sato	...	Assassin (as Sato Keiji)
Wai Al	...	Cop (as Ai Wai)
Man Shing Yau	...	Scared Bodyguard (as Yau Man Shing)
Cub Chin	...	Hoi
Paco Yick	...	Assassin (as Tin Hung Yick)
Jerome Fung	...	Cop

Storyline

Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung orders Curtis to kill Shin in punishment for his affair with Mrs. Lung.

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Plot Keywords:

triad | punishment | assassination attempt | heroic bloodshed | gay subtext | 

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Taglines:

Five men. They appreciate each other's guts and wisdom, and they are always perfect partners in missions. But now, they'll have to hold their pistols at each other...

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese

Release Date:

19 November 1999 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

The mission

Company Credits

Production Co:

Milky Way Image Company

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the gun battle at the abandoned warehouse, the window is cracked by gunfire. After few gun shots, the bullet holes disappear.

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Quotes

Shin: How much longer does it take to get the job done?
Curtis: Are you in a hurry? You may go if you wish.

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Connections

Features Dance Dance Revolution (1998)

User Reviews

very good film with a solid story - 7 of 10

As the movie began, I heard some cheesy, yet haunting, music sounding off. "Oh, great," I said. "Another lame Hong Kong shoot-em-up flick!" This film is definitely not that. The story may be simple, but that fine. It's solid. It's more of a character driven film anyway. I really liked the characters a lot. The gunplay was realistic for the most part and provided good action. The ending is excellent.