Cyclo
Xích lô
Synopsis
Follows a young cyclo driver on his poverty-driven descent into criminality in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City. The boy's struggles to scratch out a living for his two sisters and grandfather in the mean streets of the city lead to petty crime on behalf of a mysterious Madame from whom he rents his cyclo.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cyclo Trailer (1995)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-02-12
Top Cast
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Cyclo
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Poet
Như Quỳnh
Madam
Hoàng Phúc
Tooth
Ngo Quang Hai
Knife
Tuyết Ngân
Happy Woman
Doan Viet Ha
Sad Woman
Bjuhoang Huy
Crazy Son
Vo Vinh Phuc
Cyclo's Friend
Le Kinh Huy
Grandfather
Trần Nữ Yên Khê
Sister
Lê Tuấn Anh
Handcuffed Man
Lê Công Tuấn Anh
The Drunken Dancer
Thinh Trinh
Foot Fetishist
Nguyễn Đình Thơ
Poet's Father
Việt Thắng
Cocaine Policeman
Nguyễn Văn Đây
Lullaby Man
Thanh Lam
Singer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Screenplay & Story
- Trần Anh Hùng
- Original Score
- Tôn-Thât Tiêt
- Original Title
- Xích lô
- Country of Origin
- France, Hong Kong, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Les Productions Lazennec, La Sept Cinéma, Lumière, Salon Films, Giai Phong Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trần Anh Hùng
Trần Anh Hùng
Tôn-Thât Tiêt
Benoît Delhomme
Benoît Delhomme, Nicole Dedieu, Claude Ronzeau
Christophe Rossignon
Department Leadership Roster
Trần Anh Hùng
Director
Trần Anh Hùng
Writer
Christophe Rossignon
Producer
Benoît Delhomme
Editor
Nicole Dedieu
Editor
Claude Ronzeau
Editor
Tôn-Thât Tiêt
Original Music Composer
Benoît Delhomme
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cyclo about?
Follows a young cyclo driver on his poverty-driven descent into criminality in modern-day Ho Chi Minh City. The boy's struggles to scratch out a living for his two sisters and grandfather in the mean streets of the city lead to petty crime on behalf of a mysterious Madame from whom he rents his cyclo.
Who directed Cyclo?
Cyclo was directed by Trần Anh Hùng.
Who stars in Cyclo?
The principal cast of Cyclo includes Le Van Loc, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Như Quỳnh, Hoàng Phúc, Ngo Quang Hai.
When was Cyclo released and how long is it?
Cyclo was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Cyclo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cyclo was composed by Tôn-Thât Tiêt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cyclo?
Cyclo holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).