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Caught in Time

Original title: Chu bao
  • 20202020
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Daniel Wu, Qianyuan Wang, Michelle Wai, and Jessie Li in Chu bao (2020)
Based on the real crimes committed by a notorious serial killer, Caught in Time is a gripping all-action crime thriller starring Daniel Wu (Tomb Raider). After ten years of playing a cat-and-mouse game, detective Zhong Cheng is under immense pressure to capture Eagle, a gang of robbers who have committed multiple deadly heists. With each successful robbery, the pursuit becomes an increasingly urgent race against time.
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A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
589
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  • Director
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Writers
    • Leo Hong
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Stars
    • Qianyuan Wang
    • Daniel Wu
    • Jessie Li
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Writers
    • Leo Hong
    • Ho-Leung Lau
  • Stars
    • Qianyuan Wang
    • Daniel Wu
    • Jessie Li
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Trailer 1:43
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    Qianyuan Wang in Chu bao (2020)
    Daniel Wu in Chu bao (2020)
    Daniel Wu in Chu bao (2020)
    Qianyuan Wang in Chu bao (2020)
    Qianyuan Wang in Chu bao (2020)
    Michelle Wai in Chu bao (2020)
    Chu bao (2020)
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    Chu bao (2020)
    Chu bao (2020)
    Jessie Li in Chu bao (2020)
    Michelle Wai in Chu bao (2020)

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    Qianyuan Wang
    Qianyuan Wang
    • Zhong Chengas Zhong Cheng
    Daniel Wu
    Daniel Wu
    • Zhang Sunas Zhang Sun
    Jessie Li
    Jessie Li
    • Yang Wenjuanas Yang Wenjuan
    Michelle Wai
    Michelle Wai
    • Chen Qianas Chen Qian
    Chaobei Wang
    Xiao Yu
    • Qu Guanghuaas Qu Guanghua
    Xiaochuan Li
    Xiaochuan Li
    • Li Dagouas Li Dagou
    Zicheng Hu
    • Qi Bingas Qi Bing
    Junjia Hong
    • Chen Xiaoas Chen Xiao
    Rock Ji
    • SharPeias SharPei
    Yunong Pang
    Yong You
    Hee Ching Paw
    Hee Ching Paw
    • Zhang Sun's Motheras Zhang Sun's Mother
    Li Da
    • Cao Gangas Cao Gang
    Youwei Da
    • Zhao Pengas Zhao Peng
    • Director
      • Ho-Leung Lau
    • Writers
      • Leo Hong
      • Ho-Leung Lau
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    Storyline

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    A detective tracks down a gang of criminals ten years after they initially evaded arrest.
    based on true story
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
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    User reviews3

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    Top review
    10/10
    Wonderful storyline and cinematography
    One of the best Chinese movie I have watched for the last 2 years! Made me watch again and again for at least 7 times. Not kidding. 7 times.
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    • Jul 26, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 28, 2021 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • 除暴
    • Production companies
      • Emperor Motion Pictures
      • Emperor Movie Group
      • Lian Ray Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $80,543,319
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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