The Brink
狂獸
“Only Gold Can Be Trusted”
Synopsis
Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas. Shing has been involved in a power struggle within the smuggling ring, and is forced to kill his adopted father. He also loses his share of gold smuggling to Blackie. To get even, Shing appears on the cruise, while Sai Gau is there to hunt for him.
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The Brink trailer (Well Go USA)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-17
Top Cast
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Max Zhang
Chang Hao-Dong / Sai Gau
Yue Man-lok
Jiang Gui-Sheng
Janice Man Wing-San
Xue
Wu Yue
Yan Zhi-De
Tai Bo
Chen Shui-Sheng
Cecilia So Lai-Shan
Ke-Yan
Yasuaki Kurata
Chen Ding-Kui
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Chan Yiu-Fai
Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
Sheng
Kumer So Wai-Chuen
Jin-Fu
Wu Yun
Ke-Yan's Father
Sam Ip
Mob of Gui-Cheng
Kraisorn Chommanee
Mob of Gui-Cheng
Leung Chin-Fung
Mob of Gui-Cheng
Ben Yeung
Mob of Gui-Cheng
Tang Chung-Yin
Mob of Gui-Cheng (Diver)
Tsang Chiu-Man
Mob of Gui-Cheng (Diver)
Kwok Hiu-Ping
Mob of Gui-Cheng (Diver)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Li
- Original Score
- Chung Chi-Wing, Ben Cheung Siu-Hung
- Original Title
- 狂獸
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun
Melvin Li
Chung Chi-Wing, Ben Cheung Siu-Hung
Kenny Tse
Curran Pang
Paco Wong Pak-Go, Soi Cheang
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun
Director
Paco Wong Pak-Go
Producer
Soi Cheang
Producer
Melvin Li
Writer
Kenny Tse
Director of Photography
Curran Pang
Editor
Chung Chi-Wing
Original Music Composer
Ben Cheung Siu-Hung
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brink
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What is The Brink about?
Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas. Shing has been involved in a power struggle within the smuggling ring, and is forced to kill his adopted father. He also loses his share of gold smuggling to Blackie. To get even, Shing appears on the cruise, while Sai Gau is there to hunt for him.
Who directed The Brink?
The Brink was directed by Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun.
Who stars in The Brink?
The principal cast of The Brink includes Max Zhang, Yue Man-lok, Janice Man Wing-San, Wu Yue, Tai Bo.
When was The Brink released and how long is it?
The Brink was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brink was composed by Chung Chi-Wing, Ben Cheung Siu-Hung.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brink?
The Brink holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).