High Noon
烈日當空
Synopsis
The Hong Kong chapter of Eric Tsang's "Growing-up Trilogy" bears testimony to the saying: "The kindness of the gods is manifested in allowing young people to embark on life unprepared." Heiward Mak, the 23-year-old director whom people in the inner circle repute to be the next shining star of Hong Kong cinema, crafts a string of vignettes about seven young people about to sit for a major public exam. Clever, humorous, angry and dangerous, this is the Cruel Stories of Youth for the Me Generation of this century of globalization and mediocrity
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《烈日當空》電影宣傳片 Trailer of "HIGH NOON"
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-28
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
- Screenplay & Story
- Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
- Original Title
- 烈日當空
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Black & White Films Ltd., Big Pictures Ltd., See Corporation Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Rex Chan
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Producer
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Writer
Heiward Mak Hei-Yan
Director
Ahong Cheung
Production Design
Rex Chan
Director of Photography
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What is High Noon about?
The Hong Kong chapter of Eric Tsang's "Growing-up Trilogy" bears testimony to the saying: "The kindness of the gods is manifested in allowing young people to embark on life unprepared." Heiward Mak, the 23-year-old director whom people in the inner circle repute to be the next shining star of Hong Kong cinema, crafts a string of vignettes about seven young people about to sit for a major public exam. Clever, humorous, angry and dangerous, this is the Cruel Stories of Youth for the Me Generation of this century of globalization and mediocrity
Who directed High Noon?
High Noon was directed by Heiward Mak Hei-Yan.
Who stars in High Noon?
The principal cast of High Noon includes Lam Yiu-Sing, Anjo Leung, Venus Wong Man-Yik, Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen, Sham Ka-Ki.
When was High Noon released and how long is it?
High Noon was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.