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Bangkok Dangerous (2008)

โ€œIt's all in the execution.โ€

5.3/10 ยท 1,174 votes 1h 39m r ActionThrillerCrime

#208 of 219 films from 2008 #2080 of 2168 in action

Directed by Danny Pang Phat, Oxide Pang Chun ยท Written by Danny Pang Phat, Oxide Pang Chun, Jason Richman

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Overview

When carrying out a hit, assassin Joe always makes use of the knowledge of the local population. On arriving in Bangkok, Joe meets street kid Kong and he becomes his primary aide. But when Kong is nearly killed, he asks Joe to train him up in the deadly arts and unwittingly becomes a target of a band of killers.

Cast

Nicolas Cageas Joe
Shahkrit Yamnarmas Kong
Charlie Yeung Choi-Neias Fon
Panward Hemmaneeas Aom
Nirattisai Kaljaruekas Surat
Dom Hetrakulas Aran
Tuck Napaskornas Kong's Brother
Steve Baldocchias Michigan
Chris Heebinkas USC
James Withas Chicago
Peter Shadrinas Anton
Arthajid Puengvichaas Official
Andrew Pfefferas Caucasian Prisoner
Oliver Steeleas European Crying Boy

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 2008
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$42,487,390 (0.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0814022

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Questions

How long is Bangkok Dangerous?
Bangkok Dangerous runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Bangkok Dangerous worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.3/10 across 1,174 votes, which places it #208 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 5%) and #2080 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Bangkok Dangerous?
Bangkok Dangerous was directed by Danny Pang Phat, Oxide Pang Chun. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Messengers (2007).
Who stars in Bangkok Dangerous?
Nicolas Cage as Joe; Shahkrit Yamnarm as Kong; Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei as Fon; Panward Hemmanee as Aom; Nirattisai Kaljaruek as Surat; Dom Hetrakul as Aran.
What is Bangkok Dangerous rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Bangkok Dangerous?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35244.

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