Lifeline
十萬火急
“Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames.”
Synopsis
A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
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Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Chief Yau Sui
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Raymond Cheung Man Kit
Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung
Dr. Annie Chan
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Madam Lo Ka Wai
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Wong Ho Yin
Chan Man-Lei
Chan Man-Lei
Yuen Bun
Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok
Lam Suet
Arsonist (uncredited)
Kenneth Chan
Annie's Boyfriend
Patrick Dunn
Madam Lo's Husband
Eileen Yeow
Janet
Annabelle Lau Hiu-Tung
Factory Worker Trapped in Fire
Yuen Ling-To
Factory Manager
Shin Kam-Ching
Firefighter
Cyrus Wong Ka-Ming
Firefighter
Lam Kwok-Kit
Firefighter
Lu Ching-Ting
Firefighter
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 24, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Yau Nai-Hoi
- Original Score
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Original Title
- 十萬火急
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Film Productions Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Yau Nai-Hoi
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Cheng Siu-Keung, To Hung-Mo
Wong Wing-Ming
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Wong Wing-Ming
Editor
Yau Nai-Hoi
Screenplay
To Hung-Mo
Director of Photography
Johnnie To
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Dora Chu
Costume Design
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lifeline about?
A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.
Who directed Lifeline?
Lifeline was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Lifeline?
The principal cast of Lifeline includes Lau Ching-Wan, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung, Damian Lau Chung-Yan, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling.
When was Lifeline released and how long is it?
Lifeline was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Lifeline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lifeline was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah.