Caught in Time
除暴
“One final chase.”
Synopsis
Based on real life events from the 1990s, a ruthless gang manages to pull off several high risk – high reward heists, meticulously planned out and executed over nearly a decade. When a police detective thinks he's figured out their pattern, the head of the gang starts to openly taunt him, resulting in a race to the ultimate showdown between cops and robbers.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-27
Top Cast
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Wang Qianyuan
Zhong Cheng
Daniel Wu
Falcon Zhang
Jessie Li
Yang Wenjuan
Michelle Wai Si-Nga
Chen Qian
Da Li
Cao Gang
Yu Xiao
Qu Guanghua
Hu Zicheng
Qi Bing
Li Xiaochuan
Li Dagou
Eason Hung Chun-Ga
Chen Xiao
Rock Ji
Sharpei
Dante Pang
Ao Zi
Da Youwei
Zhao Peng
Nina Paw Hei-Ching
Falcon Zhang's Mother
You Yongzhi
Director Lu
Wang Chaobei
Calendar Seller
Keung Ho-man
Zhong Cheng (voice)
Ge Yixi
Young Zhong Cheng
Cheng Yuying
Zhong Cheng's Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Ho-Leung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lau Ho-Leung
- Original Score
- Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan
- Original Title
- 除暴
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Emperor Motion Pictures, Lian Ray Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Ho-Leung
Lau Ho-Leung
Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan
Pakie Chan
J. Him Lee, James Cheung Kwan-Wah, Lau Ho-Leung
Han Jianü, Yu Xiaonan, Luca Liang, Han San Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Ho-Leung
Writer
Han Jianü
Producer
Yu Xiaonan
Producer
Luca Liang
Producer
Lau Ho-Leung
Director
Pakie Chan
Director of Photography
Han San Ping
Producer
Silver Cheung
Production Design
Chung Cho-Ting
Costume Design
J. Him Lee
Editor
James Cheung Kwan-Wah
Editor
Lau Ho-Leung
Editor
Lam Kwan-Fai
Original Music Composer
Julian Chan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caught in Time
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What is Caught in Time about?
Based on real life events from the 1990s, a ruthless gang manages to pull off several high risk – high reward heists, meticulously planned out and executed over nearly a decade. When a police detective thinks he's figured out their pattern, the head of the gang starts to openly taunt him, resulting in a race to the ultimate showdown between cops and robbers.
Who directed Caught in Time?
Caught in Time was directed by Lau Ho-Leung.
Who stars in Caught in Time?
The principal cast of Caught in Time includes Wang Qianyuan, Daniel Wu, Jessie Li, Michelle Wai Si-Nga, Da Li.
When was Caught in Time released and how long is it?
Caught in Time was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Caught in Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught in Time was composed by Lam Kwan-Fai, Julian Chan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught in Time?
Caught in Time holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).