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Breaking News

2004 · 90 min

A taut, cynical thriller that blurs the line between law enforcement and media spectacle, delivering tense shootouts and sharp commentary.

Directed by
Johnnie To
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Tagline
This is a great show!
Overview
After a disastrous failure to stop a robber gang, the police attempt to redeem themselves through a series of publicity stunts and shootouts.

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Directed by
Johnnie To
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • media
  • crime
  • corruption
  • power
  • deception
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour4
Realism7
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
action, crime, thriller
Directed by
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Written by
Chan Hing-kai, Yip Tin-Shing
Starring
Kelly Chen Hui-lin, Richie Jen, Nick Cheung Ka-fai, Lam Suet, Simon Yam, You Yongzhi, Benz Hui Siu-hung, Maggie Shiu Mei-kei
Music
Ben Cheung Siu-Hung, Chung Chi-Wing
Cinematography
Cheng Siu-Keung
Runtime
90 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese, English, Mandarin

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