The Shootout
5.5
The Shootout is an early-nineties action comedy that brings together many stars of past and present Hong Kong films. Popstar Aaron Kwok is Fai, a relatively young, inexperienced cop who accidentally nabs a member of a thievery gang. However, Fai loses his collar when the gang's vicious boss (Elvis Tsui) infiltrates Police HQ to take down his own comrade! Luckily, the cops bring in two "expert" policemen, Lau (Sean Lau Ching Wan) and Ma (Leung Ka Yan) to help nab the bad guys. Helping their investigation is Min (Fennie Yuen), the club singer to whom Fai is attracted AND the girlfriend to the head bad guy. With topnotch police work - and maybe a little luck - the cops regroup in time for a violent finish. Gritty violence and entertaining, over-the-top action highlight The Shootout, but it's the charismatic stars and quick-footed comedy which keep things amusing.
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Cast
21 people
Aaron Kwok Fu-shing
Wong Chia Hui
Known for
Cold War
The Monkey King
Kingdom Yuen
Fennie Yuen Kit-ying
Min
Known for
Tai-Chi Master
Bullet in the Head
Bryan Leung Kar-yan
Inspector Ma
Known for
Ip Man 3
Flirting Scholar
Lau Ching-wan
Inspector Liu
Known for
Warriors of Future
Mad Detective
Elvis Tsui Kam-kong
Han
Known for
Hail the Judge
The Boxer's Omen
Ngai Suet
Li Mei San
Also in
The First Time is the Last Time
Vampire Kids
Kingdom Yuen King-tan
Hsi
Known for
Wing Chun
Flirting Scholar
On Tak-Juen
Also in
The White Storm 2: Drug Lords
Magic Amethyst
Ng Ching-Mau
Also in
The Reincarnation of Golden Lotus
Endless Nightmare
Timothy Shaw Chun-Yung
Robber
Known for
Legacy of Rage
Law Shu-Kei
Doctor
Known for
Contract Killer
Prison on Fire
Michael Mak Tong-Kit Director · Edward Tang Writer Joseph Chan Wing-Leung Composer
Worldwide gross $3.8M · First release June 27, 1992 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China
Box office
Worldwide gross
$3,819,056
Production
Golden Way Films
Production
Golden Harvest Productions
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
危險情人
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · June 27, 1992
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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