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Lust, Caution (2007)

โ€œTo kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 849 votes 2h 38m nc-17 ActionThrillerRomanceDrama

#37 of 208 films from 2007 #385 of 2168 in action

Directed by Ang Lee ยท Written by Eileen Chang, Wang Huiling, James Schamus

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Overview

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce, then assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai. Her mission becomes clouded when she finds herself falling in love with the man she is assigned to kill.

Cast

Tony Leung Chiu-waias Mr. Yee
Tang Weias Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
Joan Chenas Mrs. Yee
Leehom Wangas Kuang Yu Min
Tou Tsung-huaas Old Wu
Jacqueline Zhuas Lai Shu Jin
Ven Kaoas Huang Lei
Lawrence Koas Liang Jun Sheng
Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheungas Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak
Chin Ka-Lokas Cho
Su Yanas Mrs. Ma
Su Yanas Mrs. Ma
He Saifeias Mrs. Hsiao
Song Ruhuias Wang's Aunt

Facts

Release dateSeptember 24, 2007
Runtime158 min (2h 38m) โ€” longer as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Romance, Drama
Original title่‰ฒโ€งๆˆ’
LanguageZH
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$67,100,000 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0808357

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Questions

How long is Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution runs 158 minutes (2h 38m), which is long for a action โ€” plan for it.
Is Lust, Caution worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 849 votes, which places it #37 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 83%) and #385 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution was directed by Ang Lee. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Brokeback Mountain (2005), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Sense and Sensibility (1995).
Who stars in Lust, Caution?
Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Mr. Yee; Tang Wei as Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak; Joan Chen as Mrs. Yee; Leehom Wang as Kuang Yu Min; Tou Tsung-hua as Old Wu; Jacqueline Zhu as Lai Shu Jin.
What is Lust, Caution rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Lust, Caution?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14920.

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