Running on Karma
大隻佬
“He is a monk. He knows kung fu. And, he can see the future.”
Synopsis
A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.
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Original Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-25
Top Cast
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Andy Lau
Biggie
Cecilia Cheung
Lee Fung-yee
Cheung Siu-fai
Captain Chung
Karen Tong Bo-Yue
Woman Whose Left Arm Shot Off
Chun Wong
Lee's Superior Officer
Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
Lee's Colleague
Hon Kwok-Choi
Slippery Thief
Yuen Bun
Chef
Yu Wenzhong
Master Wu
Hou Lian-Sheng
Master Wen
He Shengwei
Sun Guo
Wong Chi-Wai
The Hammer
So Wai-Nam
CID
Eddie Che Wai-Yin
CID
Frank Liu Zong-Ji
CID
Ho Chun-Hin
CID
Vincent Chi Mo-Chun
CID
Lam Kwok-Kit
CID
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco, CA
Festival / Special Debut
January 28, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
- Screenplay & Story
- Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee, Yip Tin-Shing
- Original Score
- Cacine Wong Ka-Sin
- Original Title
- 大隻佬
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai
Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee, Yip Tin-Shing
Cacine Wong Ka-Sin
Cheng Siu-Keung
Law Wing-Cheong
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai, Charles Heung
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Wai Ka-Fai
Director
Wai Ka-Fai
Writer
Yau Nai-Hoi
Writer
Johnnie To
Producer
Wai Ka-Fai
Producer
Law Wing-Cheong
Editor
Au Kin-Yee
Writer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Yuen Bun
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Yu
Production Design
Cacine Wong Ka-Sin
Original Music Composer
Yip Tin-Shing
Writer
Charles Heung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running on Karma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running on Karma about?
A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.
Who directed Running on Karma?
Running on Karma was directed by Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai.
Who stars in Running on Karma?
The principal cast of Running on Karma includes Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Cheung Siu-fai, Karen Tong Bo-Yue, Chun Wong.
When was Running on Karma released and how long is it?
Running on Karma was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Running on Karma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running on Karma was composed by Cacine Wong Ka-Sin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running on Karma?
Running on Karma holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).