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Chinese Midnight Express (1997)

Movie ★ 6.6 100 min

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.

Billy Tang Director Chau Ting Writer Lee Siu-Kay Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 1997
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0154321
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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 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.
Who directed Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express was directed by Billy Tang.
Who stars in Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ng Man-Tat, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung.
When was Chinese Midnight Express released?
Chinese Midnight Express is a 1997 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Chinese Midnight Express?
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