PTU
“Into the Perilous Night...”
Synopsis
Follows a police tactical unit during one dangerous night on the streets of Hong Kong as they try to recover a cop's stolen gun. Things turn deadly when they run into a web of gangland crimes.
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PTU (Masters of Cinema) New & Exclusive TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-25
Top Cast
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Simon Yam
Sgt. Mike Ho
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
Sgt. Kat
Lam Suet
Sgt. Lo Sa
Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling
Insp. Leigh Cheng
Eddy Ko Hung
Eye Ball
Lo Hoi-Pang
Bald Head
Wong Tin-Lam
Uncle Cheung
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Bill
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Mike's Team Member
Jerome Fung
Mike's Team Member
Roderick Lam Chung-Kei
Mike's Team Member
Frank Liu Zong-Ji
Matt
Chiu Chi-Shing
Ponytail
Courtney Wu
Bald Head's Bodyguard
Soi Cheang
Undercover Cop
Wong Chi-Wai
Brother Hei
Yuen Bo
Robber in Final Shootout
Lu Ching-Ting
Robber in Final Shootout
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hong Kong International Film Festival , 4K Restoration
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee
- Original Score
- Chung Chi-Wing
- Original Title
- PTU
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee
Chung Chi-Wing
Cheng Siu-Keung
Law Wing-Cheong
Johnnie To
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Yau Nai-Hoi
Writer
Au Kin-Yee
Writer
Johnnie To
Producer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Chung Chi-Wing
Original Music Composer
Law Wing-Cheong
Editor
Ringo Cheung
Production Design
Sukie Yip
Costume Design
Jerome Fung
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About PTU
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is PTU about?
Follows a police tactical unit during one dangerous night on the streets of Hong Kong as they try to recover a cop's stolen gun. Things turn deadly when they run into a web of gangland crimes.
Who directed PTU?
PTU was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in PTU?
The principal cast of PTU includes Simon Yam, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Lam Suet, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling, Eddy Ko Hung.
When was PTU released and how long is it?
PTU was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for PTU?
The original motion picture soundtrack for PTU was composed by Chung Chi-Wing.