Chinese Midnight Express
黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉
Synopsis
The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung Man-Chi) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
Part of the 黑獄斷腸歌（系列）
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Top Cast
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Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ching On
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Plane
Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
Miu Yan Sing
Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung
Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo
Pinky Cheung Man-Chi
Jess
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Three-Legs
Lee Siu-Kay
Brother Nan
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Brother Doggie
John Ching Tung
Brother Bill
Raven Choi Yip-San
Brother Wai
Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming
Wan Chi Hoe
Law Kar-Ying
Guard
Lee Lik-Chi
M.P.
Peter Lai Bei-Dak
Wong Shu-Tong
On's boss
Lai Suen
Bowie Lau Bo-Yin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Tang
- Screenplay & Story
- Chau Ting, Lee Siu-Kay
- Original Title
- 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Tang
Chau Ting, Lee Siu-Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Tang
Director
Chau Ting
Writer
Lee Siu-Kay
Writer
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Hong Kong Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chinese Midnight Express
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What is Chinese Midnight Express about?
The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung Man-Chi) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
Who directed Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express was directed by Billy Tang.
Who stars in Chinese Midnight Express?
The principal cast of Chinese Midnight Express includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung, Pinky Cheung Man-Chi.
When was Chinese Midnight Express released and how long is it?
Chinese Midnight Express was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.