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The Whistleblower

Original title: Chui shao ren
  • 20192019
  • 2h 14m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
282
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Tang Wei and Jiayin Lei in The Whistleblower (2019)
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Following a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web... Read allFollowing a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web of conspiracies in his search for the truth.Following a fatal accident, a Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers that new technology developed by the company may be a health risk, and investigates a web of conspiracies in his search for the truth.
IMDb RATING
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282
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  • Director
    • Xiaolu Xue
  • Writer
    • Xiaolu Xue
  • Stars
    • Jiayin Lei
    • Tang Wei
    • Xi Qi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Xiaolu Xue
  • Writer
    • Xiaolu Xue
  • Stars
    • Jiayin Lei
    • Tang Wei
    • Xi Qi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 4User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Jiayin Lei
    Jiayin Lei
    • Mark
    Tang Wei
    Tang Wei
    • Zhou Siliang
    Xi Qi
    Xi Qi
    • Judy
    John Batchelor
    John Batchelor
    • Harrison
    Ce Wang
    • Peter
    Simay Argento
    Simay Argento
    • Hooker
    Steve Bastoni
    Steve Bastoni
    • Harrison's Gunman
    Luke Clayson
    Luke Clayson
    • News Reporter
    Brett Cousins
    • Tom Baker
    Jane Downer
    Jane Downer
    • Nyasa
    Douglas Embry
    • Worker
    Peter Flaherty
    Peter Flaherty
    • Dean
    Kerri Gannan
    Kerri Gannan
    • Extra
    Chudier Gatwech
    Chudier Gatwech
    • Boatworker
    Jeff Gobbels
    • The Waiter
    Xavier Gouault
    Xavier Gouault
    • Cameraman
    Mitchell Grant
    • Colleague A
    Paul Hallett
    • Cameraman
    • Director
      • Xiaolu Xue
    • Writer
      • Xiaolu Xue
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The filmmakers had originally planned to shoot scenes in Africa until location manager Pia Emery convinced them to film the African scenes in Victoria, Australia.
    • Goofs
      There is no such airport or terminal at Melbourne Airport called "Melbourne Executive Airport"

    User reviews4

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    Top review
    10/10
    FANTASTIC AUSTRALIAN BASED MOVIE
    I was a bit skeptic regarding this movie as it was an Australian production. I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed this movie thoroughly. It is based in the Western District of Victoria - The great Ocean Road. In particular, the very touristy 12 Apostles located within the vast National Park. Here, there is currently off shore gas exploration being undertaken as well as the debate of having an eco friendly small hotel being built near the 12 Apostles. The imagery of the hotel in the movie is a bit far fetched for those who dont know the area. Those that do, can easily pick out the real images of the area in the movie and the superimposed digitally inserted images. Firstly, palm trees growing at the end of the sand stone cliffs, would not happen and if that hotel was built on the edge of the cliff, it would collapse. The leading ladys scarf would fly away from all the wind and the fire lights on that bridge over the ocean, which would never be allowed to be built over the water, wouldn't last in that wind. I could go on, but you get the picture. Its a great movie for all to watch and Im surprised it hasn't been given more promotion. Its a job well done by both Chinese and Australian individuals. Thank you for this production as it will make more tourists want to come to the area, but will be upset to find that that hotel doesn't exist.
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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2019 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Cine Asia (United Kingdom)
      • CMC Pictures (China)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Chui Shao Ren
    • Filming locations
      • Byron Street, Footscray, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Edko Films
      • Whistle Movie Productions
      • Beijing Carving Film Cultural Media Co
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $280,851
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $150,481
      • Dec 8, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,505,141
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 14 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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