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The Detective

Original title: C+ jing taam
  • 20072007
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.2K
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POPULARITY
48,008
1,617
The Detective (2007)
A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
Play trailer1:42
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A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
48,008
1,617
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    • Director
      • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Writers
      • Oxide Chun Pang
      • Thomas Pang
      • Elliott J. Brown(story)
    • Stars
      • Aaron Kwok
      • Kai-Chi Liu
      • Tak-Bun Wong
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Writers
      • Oxide Chun Pang
      • Thomas Pang
      • Elliott J. Brown(story)
    • Stars
      • Aaron Kwok
      • Kai-Chi Liu
      • Tak-Bun Wong
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 6User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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    The Detective
    Trailer 1:42
    The Detective

    Photos39

    Kai-Chi Liu in The Detective (2007)
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    Aaron Kwok in The Detective (2007)
    Aaron Kwok in The Detective (2007)
    Aaron Kwok in The Detective (2007)
    The Detective (2007)
    The Detective (2007)
    The Detective (2007)
    Aaron Kwok in The Detective (2007)
    Aaron Kwok in The Detective (2007)
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    Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok
    • Tam
    Kai-Chi Liu
    Kai-Chi Liu
    • Inspector Fung Chak
    • (as Liu Kai Chi)
    Tak-Bun Wong
    Tak-Bun Wong
    • Kwong Chi Hung
    • (as Kenny Wong)
    Siu-Ming Lau
    Siu-Ming Lau
    • Uncle Cheung
    • (as Lau Siu Ming)
    Yiu-Cheung Lai
    Yiu-Cheung Lai
    • Sai Wing
    • (as Lai Yiu Cheung)
    Fui-On Shing
    Fui-On Shing
    • Fei Lung
    • (as Sing Fui On)
    Tin-Ngoh Seung
    • Poon So Fong
    • (as Kiki Sheung)
    Jo Kuk
    Jo Kuk
    • Yin
    • (as Jo Koo)
    Suet Man Choi
    • Ming's Wife
    • (as Elle Choi)
    Natthasinee Pinyopiyavid
    • Mok Wai Sum
    Chaiyapong Settagam
    • Tai Tau Ming
    Naratid Namkang
    • Tam's Child
    Sriak Boonsomrat
    • Tam's Dad
    Mantanakarn Lhaomang
    • Tam's Mom
    Sarunjit Lelapisan
    • Memie
    • (as Mrs. 'Sarunjit Lelapisan)
    Nupan Surkaj
    Saman Wongpromkal
    • Man in Pub
    Willies Kwok
    • Man in Pub
    • (as Kwok Wai Tak Willies)
    • Director
      • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Writers
      • Oxide Chun Pang
      • Thomas Pang
      • Elliott J. Brown(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews6

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    Top review
    7/10
    Nice little suspense movie
    Aaron Kwok is the reason to see this movie. He is the detective on the case. Soon it becomes clear that he isn't like any other private eyes in the movies. His motives for becoming one are personal. (I am not going to reveal what that fact is because it is important to the plot.) When he is hired by this man to find a woman who he claims is stalking him, things start to happen. He realizes that this is a serious case and really is on to something. Kwok does get some help from a friend in the police department (Kai Chi Liu). The interaction between him and Aaron provide most of the funny scenes. Still it is a one man show where it is fun to see Kwok investigating. Some elements of the mystery that has to be solved are pretty obvious. But I think that this is done on purpose since the focus is not the mystery it self but Kwok solving it and becoming a true private eye. The conclusion therefore is pretty decent and satisfying. There is a set up for a possible sequel. Well,if the Pang Brothers continue in this manner than they have my blessing!
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    • Dec 22, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 25, 2007 (Hong Kong)
    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • C+偵探
    • Filming locations
      • Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Universe Entertainment
      • Sil-Metropole Organisation
      • Magic Head Film Production Co.
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,151,820
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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