Mad Detective
神探
“I can see a person's inner personality.”
Synopsis
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mad Detective TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-24
Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Inspector Chan Kwai Bun
Andy On Chi-Kit
Inspector Ho Ka-on
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Ko Chi Wai
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
May Cheung
Karen Lee Choi-Ling
Gigi
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Wong Kwok Chu
Cheung Siu-fai
Violent Man - Ko's Inner Personality
Lam Suet
Fatso - Ko's Inner Personality
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
Calculating Woman - Ko's Inner Personality
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Ko's Inner Personality
Lu Ching-Ting
Ko's Inner Personality
Chiu Chi-Shing
Ko's Inner Personality
Hung Wai-Leung
Ko's Inner Personality
Flora Chan Wai-Shan
May Cheung in Bun's Eyes
Jonathan Lee Yat-Sing
Weak Boy - Ho's Inner Personality
Jo Kok Cho-Lam
Schemy Woman - Ho's Inner Personality
Eddy Ko Hung
The Chief
Yuen Ling-To
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
- Screenplay & Story
- Wai Ka-Fai, Au Kin-Yee
- Original Score
- Xavier Jamaux
- Original Title
- 神探
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, France
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Milkyway Image, One Hundred Years of Film Company, China Star Entertainment, Celluloid Dreams
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
Wai Ka-Fai, Au Kin-Yee
Xavier Jamaux
Cheng Siu-Keung
Tina Baz
Charles Heung, Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Wai Ka-Fai
Director
Raymond Chan Kam-Ho
Production Design
Wai Ka-Fai
Screenplay
Au Kin-Yee
Screenplay
Johnnie To
Producer
Wai Ka-Fai
Producer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Stanley Cheung Sai-Kit
Costume Design
Tina Baz
Editor
Xavier Jamaux
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mad Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mad Detective about?
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
Who directed Mad Detective?
Mad Detective was directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai.
Who stars in Mad Detective?
The principal cast of Mad Detective includes Lau Ching-Wan, Andy On Chi-Kit, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei, Karen Lee Choi-Ling.
When was Mad Detective released and how long is it?
Mad Detective was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Mad Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mad Detective was composed by Xavier Jamaux.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mad Detective?
Mad Detective holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).