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The Detective

Original title: C+ jing taam
  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.3K
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The Detective (2007)
A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
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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.

  • Director
    • Oxide Chun Pang
  • Writers
    • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Thomas Pang
    • Elliott J. Brown
  • Stars
    • Aaron Kwok
    • Kai-Chi Liu
    • Tak-Bun Wong
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Oxide Chun Pang
    • Writers
      • Oxide Chun Pang
      • Thomas Pang
      • Elliott J. Brown
    • Stars
      • Aaron Kwok
      • Kai-Chi Liu
      • Tak-Bun Wong
    • 6User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations

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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
    • All cast & crew
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    • Connections
      Followed by The Detective 2 (2011)

    User reviews6

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    9/10
    Not your usual detective
    I came upon this movie after watching a better than average bollywood movie (somewhat) based on it (Talaash, 2012) and was pleasantly surprised. Right from the opening scene of a scavenger who starts to scream incredulously and the weirdly funny credit song the movie sets the tone for the unusual and gets your attention. Aaron Kwak as a somewhat dodgy, self assured and often less than brilliant private eye gives an engaging performance. His attire of silk or polyester printed shirts a handy digital camera and unreliable demeanour makes the character funny and believable at the same time. The setting in the Chinese society in Thailand feels very unique and authentic. The story progresses slowly without big revelations or suspense, but then the idea is not the end but the journey itself. The ending is somewhat unsatisfying but gives a new angle to the whole story. An excellent movie if you want to enjoy something unusual but worthwhile.
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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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    • 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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