Wicked City
妖獸都市
Synopsis
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.
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The Wicked City (1992) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-28
Top Cast
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Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Ken Kai
Leon Lai Ming
Renzaburô Taki
Michele Reis
Windy
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Shudo
Tatsuya Nakadai
Daishu
Yuen Woo-ping
Sergeant Kayama
Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung
Loh / Shira / Orchid
Reiko Hayama
Perrier
Bi Lisa
Liquid Rapter
Wai Naai-Yip
Rapter
Lee Ga-Hung
Rapter
Kent Chow Shu-Gei
Anti-rapter Agent
Peter Chan Wai-Keung
Anti-rapter Agent
Leung Kei-Hei
Anti-rapter Agent
Chan Chi-Fai
Rapter
Michael Lam Kong
Rapter
Ng Wing-Sum
Rapter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Mak Tai-Kit
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsui Hark, Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
- Original Score
- Richard Yuen
- Original Title
- 妖獸都市
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Toho Pictures, Edko Films, Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Mak Tai-Kit
Tsui Hark, Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk, Hideyuki Kikuchi
Richard Yuen
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Marco Mak Chi-Sin, Angie Lam On-Yee
Raymond Lee Wai-Man, Marco Mak Chi-Sin, Tsui Hark
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Lee Wai-Man
Producer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Producer
Richard Yuen
Original Music Composer
Marco Mak Chi-Sin
Editor
Chris Wong Hoi-Kwong
Costume Design
Tsui Hark
Screenplay
Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk
Screenplay
Peter Mak Tai-Kit
Director
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director of Photography
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Angie Lam On-Yee
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked City about?
A peace treaty between the Earth and the Black World, a parallel universe of demons, is coming to an end. Two cops, Taki, a human male, and Maki, a female demon, are assigned to protect a diplomat who will help secure another treaty. A radical group of demons from the Black World are out to assassinate the diplomat and prevent the treaty; only the bond that forms between the two cops can save the Earth from destruction.
Who directed Wicked City?
Wicked City was directed by Peter Mak Tai-Kit.
Who stars in Wicked City?
The principal cast of Wicked City includes Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Leon Lai Ming, Michele Reis, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung, Tatsuya Nakadai.
When was Wicked City released and how long is it?
Wicked City was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Wicked City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked City was composed by Richard Yuen.
Is Wicked City based on a book or true story?
Wicked City is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hideyuki Kikuchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wicked City?
Wicked City holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).