Life Without Principle
奪命金
“FOR FIVE MILLION DOLLARS, HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO?”
Synopsis
A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.
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Life Without Principle Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-10-06
Top Cast
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Lau Ching-Wan
Three-Legged Panther
Richie Jen
Inspector Cheung Jin-fong
Myolie Wu Hang-Yee
Connie
Denise Ho Wan-Si
Teresa Chan
Keung Ho-man
Law Siu Lung
Lo Hoi-Pang
Chung Yuen
Singh Hartihan Bitto
Bank Security Guard
Tam Bing-Man
Boss Lee Kwan
Ronald Yan Mau-Keung
Manager Ho Sze-tung
Kenneth Cheung Moon-Yuen
Kenneth
Chiu Chi-Shing
Ponytail
Cheung Siu-fai
Ng Yiu Wah
Law Wing-Cheong
Brother Wing
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
Sam
Cheung Wing-Cheung
Wah's Thug
Stephanie Che Yuen-Yuen
Jackie
JJ Jia
Ms. Ho
Ben Wong Chi-Yin
Inspector Lee Ho Tat
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit, Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing, Au Kin-Yee, Albert Leung, Ben Wong
- Original Title
- 奪命金
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Media Asia Films, Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit, Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing, Au Kin-Yee, Albert Leung, Ben Wong
Cheng Siu-Keung, To Hung-Mo
David M. Richardson, Allen Leung
John Chong, Johnnie To
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Writer
Yau Nai-Hoi
Writer
Yip Tin-Shing
Writer
Johnnie To
Producer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
David M. Richardson
Editor
Au Kin-Yee
Writer
Sukie Yip
Costume Design
Allen Leung
Editor
To Hung-Mo
Director of Photography
Ken Law Wai-Ho
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sukie Yip
Production Design
Ben Wong
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Without Principle
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What is Life Without Principle about?
A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.
Who directed Life Without Principle?
Life Without Principle was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Life Without Principle?
The principal cast of Life Without Principle includes Lau Ching-Wan, Richie Jen, Myolie Wu Hang-Yee, Denise Ho Wan-Si, Keung Ho-man.
When was Life Without Principle released and how long is it?
Life Without Principle was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Life Without Principle?
Life Without Principle holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.