Running Out of Time
7.3/10
Rating
93 min
Runtime
1999
Release Year
Johnnie To
Director
Cast
Sean Lau Ching-wan, Andy Lau, Yoyo Mung Ka-Wai, Benz Hui Siu-Hung, Lam Suet
Quick Synopsis
Ho Sheung-Sang, a skilled police inspector and hostage negotiator in Hong Kong, becomes involved in a tense situation when a criminal diagnosed with cancer challenges him to a high-stakes game lasting 72 hours. The criminal seeks revenge against the city's organized crime groups, forcing Ho to navigate complex threats and negotiations within a limited timeframe.
Detailed Synopsis of Running Out of Time
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
