Runaway Blues movie poster

Runaway Blues

December 29, 1988 1h 36m 8.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Runaway Blues is a feature film. directed by David Lai Tai-Wai.

Starring Andy Lau, Shirley Lu Hsiu Ling, and Ngok Ling

Synopsis

Before he was crowned one of the "Four Heavenly Kings", Andy Lau starred in the 1989 gangster film Runaway Blues. He plays Lam, a Taiwan gangster who flees to Hong Kong after killing a rival gangster. Hiding at his uncle gang boss Lip's place, he gets embroiled in more gang conflicts and is forced to be an informant for the police. Lam runs away to Guangzhou and Macau with Lip's mistress, causing an enraged Lip to be hot on his trail.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 29, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language CN Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN

Production Companies

  • Movie Impact Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runaway Blues about?

Before he was crowned one of the "Four Heavenly Kings", Andy Lau starred in the 1989 gangster film Runaway Blues. He plays Lam, a Taiwan gangster who flees to Hong Kong after killing a rival gangst...

Who directed Runaway Blues?

Runaway Blues was directed by David Lai Tai-Wai.

How long is Runaway Blues?

Runaway Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Runaway Blues released?

Runaway Blues was released on December 29, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Runaway Blues?

The main cast of Runaway Blues includes Andy Lau, Shirley Lu Hsiu Ling, Ngok Ling, Sunny Fang Kang, Blackie Ko Sau-Leung.