Hard-Boiled

  • 126'
  • Hong Kong
  • 1992
Those who saw John Woo's Bullet in the Head two years ago in Rotterdam know enough. This time the director again tells a stout, violent and incredibly fast-cut story which moves like a train.The most famous actor in Hong Kong, Chow Yun-fat, is inspector Yuen, who is fighting the arms- and drugs-smuggling of a gang which also includes Yuen's great rival, the hit-man Tony. The inspector is criticised for his needless violence, but perseveres in his struggle. Woo shows what happens to feelings like friendship and loyalty when the men face important choices.
  • 126'
  • Hong Kong
  • 1992
Director
John Woo
Country of production
Hong Kong
Year
1992
Festival Edition
IFFR 1993
Length
126'
Medium
35mm
International title
Lashou Shentan
Language
English
Producer
Milestone Pictures Ltd.
Sales
Golden Princess Amusement
Local Distributor
Filmtime
Director
John Woo
Country of production
Hong Kong
Year
1992
Festival Edition
IFFR 1993
Length
126'
Medium
35mm
International title
Lashou Shentan
Language
English
Producer
Milestone Pictures Ltd.
Sales
Golden Princess Amusement
Local Distributor
Filmtime