Downtown Torpedoes
神偷谍影
Synopsis
Jackal, Cash and Sam form the core of ATM (Available Tactical Mercenaries), an industrial espionage unit that utilizes high-tech gadgetry to steal technology and fence it on the black market. However, they're blackmailed by the Hong Kong government to snatch some counterfeit plates called SN2 from the British MI5. Naturally stuff goes wrong, our heroes are framed for SN2’s disappearance, and then they must set about clearing their names with whatever hi-tech gadgets they have leftover.
Top Cast
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Takeshi Kaneshiro
Jackal
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
Cash
Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei
Sam
Theresa Lee Yee-Hung
Phoenix
Ken Wong
Titan
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Stanley Wong
Raven Choi Yip-San
Marco
Chan Man-Ching
Assassin
Chan Tat-Kwong
Counterfeit plate courier
Alex Kong Ka-Chun
G-Team
Ho Kai-Tung
G-Team
Lam Chi-Kit
MI5 Agent
Yip Kui-Tang
MI5 Agent
Chan Ga-Bo
MI5 Agent
So Wai-Nam
MI5 Agent
Jack Wong
Agent
Alex Yip Choi-Nam
Agent
Sam Wong Ming-Sing
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Chan
- Screenplay & Story
- Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung, Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
- Original Score
- Clarence Hui, Peter Kam Pau-Tat
- Original Title
- 神偷谍影
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Panasia Films, Golden Harvest Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Chan
Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung, Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Clarence Hui, Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Cheung Man-Po, Tony Miu Kin-Fai
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung, Cheung Ka-Fai
David Chan Sek-Hong
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Chan
Director
Clarence Hui
Original Music Composer
Peter Kam Pau-Tat
Original Music Composer
Cheung Man-Po
Director of Photography
Tony Miu Kin-Fai
Director of Photography
Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung
Writer
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Editor
Cheung Ka-Fai
Editor
David Chan Sek-Hong
Producer
Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Downtown Torpedoes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Downtown Torpedoes about?
Jackal, Cash and Sam form the core of ATM (Available Tactical Mercenaries), an industrial espionage unit that utilizes high-tech gadgetry to steal technology and fence it on the black market. However, they're blackmailed by the Hong Kong government to snatch some counterfeit plates called SN2 from the British MI5. Naturally stuff goes wrong, our heroes are framed for SN2’s disappearance, and then they must set about clearing their names with whatever hi-tech gadgets they have leftover.
Who directed Downtown Torpedoes?
Downtown Torpedoes was directed by Teddy Chan.
Who stars in Downtown Torpedoes?
The principal cast of Downtown Torpedoes includes Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Ken Wong.
When was Downtown Torpedoes released and how long is it?
Downtown Torpedoes was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Downtown Torpedoes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Downtown Torpedoes was composed by Clarence Hui, Peter Kam Pau-Tat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Downtown Torpedoes?
Downtown Torpedoes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).