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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Choi Siu-Ning
- Original Score
- William Wu Wai-Lap
- Original Title
- 鐵窗雄淚
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- TVB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Choi Siu-Ning
William Wu Wai-Lap
Johnnie To
Department Leadership Roster
Choi Siu-Ning
Writer
Johnnie To
Director
Johnnie To
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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind Bars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Behind Bars about?
A man serving a sentence for a white-collar crime navigates the thorny realities of prison life.
Who directed Behind Bars?
Behind Bars was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Behind Bars?
The principal cast of Behind Bars includes Lam Lei, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Kwan Hoi-San, Lee Siu-Kay, Wong Yat-Fei.
When was Behind Bars released and how long is it?
Behind Bars was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Behind Bars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Behind Bars was composed by William Wu Wai-Lap.