Chinese Midnight Express
Nov 15, 1997 · 1h 40m
Director
Billy TangOverview
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.
Cast of Chinese Midnight Express
Tony Leung Chiu-waiChing On
Richard Ng Man-tatPlane
Ben Lam Kwok-BunMiu Yan Sing
Ben Ng Ngai-cheungInsp. Cheung Yiu Jo
Pinky Cheung Man-chiJess
Elvis Tsui Kam-kongThree-Legs
Lee Siu-keiBrother Nan
Frankie Ng Chi-hungBrother Doggie
John Ching TungBrother Bill
Raven Choi Yip-SanBrother Wai
Vincent Wan Yeung-mingWan Chi Hoe
Law Kar-yingGuard
Lee Lik-chiM.P.
Peter Lai Bei-dak
Wong Shu-tongOn's boss
Lai Suen
Bowie Lau Bo-Yin
Crew of Chinese Midnight Express
About Chinese Midnight Express
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…
When was Chinese Midnight Express released?
Chinese Midnight Express was released on November 15, 1997.
How long is Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who directed Chinese Midnight Express?
Chinese Midnight Express was directed by Billy Tang.
Who is in the cast of Chinese Midnight Express?
The cast of Chinese Midnight Express includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Ching On), Richard Ng Man-tat (Plane), Ben Lam Kwok-Bun (Miu Yan Sing), Ben Ng Ngai-cheung (Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo) and Pinky Cheung Man-chi (Jess).