Running Out of Time
暗戰
“Let the games begin.”
Synopsis
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
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Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Insp. Ho Sheung-Sang
Andy Lau
Mr. Cheung
Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai
Leung Yuen Ting
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Chief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
Lam Suet
Suet
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Mr. Chen
Hung Wai-Leung
Mr. Lee
Oscar Lam Wai-Kin
Mr. Hau
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Head of Interpol
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Office Building Security Guard
Lee Sau-Kei
Mr. Cheung's Doctor
Wilson Ai Wai
Policeman in Bank Robbery
Paco Yick Tin-Hung
Bank Robber
Samuel Yau Man-Shing
Bank Robber
Jerome Fung
SDU
Li Man-Chun
SDU
Wong Yui-Sang
SDU
Cheuk Chi-Gwong
SDU
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$225K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.3x
+$1.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurent Courtiaud, Yau Nai-Hoi, Julien Carbon
- Original Score
- Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
- Original Title
- 暗戰
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $225K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Win's Entertainment Ltd., Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Laurent Courtiaud, Yau Nai-Hoi, Julien Carbon
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Cheng Siu-Keung
Chan Chi-Wai
Johnnie To, Charles Heung
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Producer
Chan Chi-Wai
Editor
Laurent Courtiaud
Screenplay
Yau Nai-Hoi
Screenplay
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Johnnie To
Director
Julien Carbon
Screenplay
Raymond Wong Ying-Wah
Original Music Composer
Charles Heung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Out of Time
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What is Running Out of Time about?
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
Who directed Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Running Out of Time?
The principal cast of Running Out of Time includes Lau Ching-Wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Lam Suet.
When was Running Out of Time released and how long is it?
Running Out of Time was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time had a reported production budget of $225K and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (8.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Running Out of Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running Out of Time was composed by Raymond Wong Ying-Wah.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).