Chinese Midnight Express
Originally released in 1997. Chinese Midnight Express is a crime/drama film. directed by Billy Tang.
Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, and Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
Synopsis
The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung Man-Chi) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 15, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
CN
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Ching On
Richard Ng Man-Tat
as Plane
Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
as Miu Yan Sing
Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung
as Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo
Pinky Cheung Man-Chi
as Jess
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
as Three-Legs
Lee Siu-Kay
as Brother Nan
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
as Brother Doggie
John Ching Tung
as Brother Bill
Raven Choi Yip-San
as Brother Wai
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinese Midnight Express about?
The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution ...
Who directed Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express was directed by Billy Tang.
How long is Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Chinese Midnight Express released?
Chinese Midnight Express was released on November 15, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chinese Midnight Express?
The main cast of Chinese Midnight Express includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung, Pinky Cheung Man-Chi.