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Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong

2021 · 106 min

A gritty, fast-moving crime saga that immerses you in 1970s Hong Kong corruption, with tense confrontations and a righteous fight against powerful villains.

Overview
The story tells the story of a collusion between Hong Kong police and criminals in 1973, under the instigation of the British, they embezzled huge profits and poisoned the citizens. The Governor of Hong Kong established the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • corruption
  • power
  • crime
  • justice
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance1
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
action, crime, thriller
Directed by
Wong Jing, Woody Hui Ngai-Ming
Written by
Lui Koon-nam, Woody Hui Ngai-Ming, Wong Jing, Ronald Chan Kin-Hung
Starring
Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Gordon Lam Ka-tung, Keung Ho-man, Michelle Hu, Kent Cheng Jak-si, Jacky Cai
Runtime
106 min
Country
Hong Kong
Languages
Cantonese

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