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Lifeline (1997)

Directed by Johnnie To

Action | Drama

Most recently watched by sleestakk, BTSjunkie

Overview

A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.

Length 108 minutes

Actors

Lau Ching-Wan | Alex Fong Chung-Sun | Carman Lee | Ruby Wong | Lam Suet | Raymond Wong | Damian Lau | Chan Man-Lei | Yuen Bun | Kenneth Chan | Tang Chi-Fung | Eileen Yeow | Annabelle Lau | Yuen Ling-To | Hung Wai-Leung | Lam Kwok-Kit | Lu Ching-Ting | Jackson Ha Chak-San | Sin Gam-Ching | Cyrus Wong Ka-Ming | Chiu Chi-Shing

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
08/03/2024Home Theater4K Blu-rayOwned6 stars
 

Viewing Notes

Very high on the melodrama but overall a fun, mid-level movie from To. Always happy to see a film with Lau Ching-wan in the lead. Lam Suet also shows up in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it uncredited cameo as an arsonist.

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