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Chungking Express (1994)

โ€œIf my memory of her has an expiration date, let it be 10,000 years...โ€

8.0/10 ยท 2,296 votes 1h 43m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#6 of 90 films from 1994 #49 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Wong Kar-Wai ยท Written by Wong Kar-Wai

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Overview

Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.

Cast

Brigitte Linas Woman in Blonde Wig
Takeshi Kaneshiroas He Zhiwu / Cop 223
Tony Leung Chiu-waias Cop 663
Faye Wongas Faye
Valerie Chowas Air Hostess
Piggy Chan Kam-Chuenas Owner of Eatery
Kwan Lee-Naas May
Wong Chi-Mingas K Store Clerk
Leung Sanas K Store Clerk
Zhiming Huangas Man
Songshen Zuoas Man
Liang Zhenas The 2nd May
Vickie Engas Bar Maid (uncredited)
Joh Chung-Singas Man (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateJuly 14, 1994
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” about the same as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
Original title้‡ๆ…ถๆฃฎๆž—
LanguageCN
Budget$160,000
Box office$1,000,000 (6.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0109424

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Questions

How long is Chungking Express?
Chungking Express runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Chungking Express worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 2,296 votes, which places it #6 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 94%) and #49 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Chungking Express?
Chungking Express was directed by Wong Kar-Wai. Other well-rated titles by the same director: In the Mood for Love (2000), Fallen Angels (1995), Happy Together (1997).
Who stars in Chungking Express?
Brigitte Lin as Woman in Blonde Wig; Takeshi Kaneshiro as He Zhiwu / Cop 223; Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Cop 663; Faye Wong as Faye; Valerie Chow as Air Hostess; Piggy Chan Kam-Chuen as Owner of Eatery.
What is Chungking Express rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Chungking Express?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34512.

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