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Gangster Rock

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April 23, 2010 1h 40m

Originally released in 2010. Gangster Rock is a music film. directed by Joe Chien Jen-Hao.

Starring Leon Jay Williams, Van Fan, and Shiou Chieh-kai

Synopsis

Chie Jen-Hao's Gangster Rock is a lovable mess, though more mess than lovable. It's essentially about people realising fame and fortune isn't everything as long as they're alive and have options, and while there are plenty of ways to film this sort of thing - from the stunning low-key fantasy drama of Studio 4C's Princess Arete to the laid-back coming-of-age vignettes that pepper Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema - you generally need a compelling cast of characters and at least a modicum of professionalism to pull it off. Gangster Rock has neither. There are two stories here. One plotline follows Hau (Leon Jay Williams, Jump), a small-time gangster not long out of prison after a shakedown gone horribly wrong led to the death of his then girlfriend. The other stars (collectively) Gangster, a group of musicians working the underbelly of Taipei's club scene, where industry sharks insist the two lead

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Taiwan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Deepjoy Picture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gangster Rock about?

Chie Jen-Hao's Gangster Rock is a lovable mess, though more mess than lovable. It's essentially about people realising fame and fortune isn't everything as long as they're alive and have options, a...

Who directed Gangster Rock?

Gangster Rock was directed by Joe Chien Jen-Hao.

How long is Gangster Rock?

Gangster Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Gangster Rock released?

Gangster Rock was released on April 23, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Gangster Rock?

The main cast of Gangster Rock includes Leon Jay Williams, Van Fan, Shiou Chieh-kai, Zhou Chuchu, Prince Chiu.