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Mr. Nice Guy (1997)

โ€œFight first. Apologize later.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 786 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ActionComedyCrime

#62 of 113 films from 1997 #1065 of 2168 in action

Directed by Sammo Hung ยท Written by Edward Tang, Fibe Ma Mei-Ping

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Overview

A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.

Cast

Jackie Chanas Jackie
Richard Nortonas Giancarlo Lucchetti
Miki Leeas Miki
Karen McLymontas Lakeisha
Gabrielle Fitzpatrickas Diana
Vince Polettoas Romeo Baggio
Barry Ottoas Baggio
Sammo Hungas Cyclist
Emil Chauas Ice Cream Vendor
Joyce Godenzias Cook Show Audience
Peter Houghtonas Richard
Peter Lindsayas Gronk
David Will Noas Victor
Rachel Blakelyas Sandy

Facts

Release dateJanuary 31, 1997
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
Original titleไธ€ๅ€‹ๅฅฝไบบ
LanguageCN
Budget$12,700,000
Box office$18,800,000 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117786

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Questions

How long is Mr. Nice Guy?
Mr. Nice Guy runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Mr. Nice Guy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 786 votes, which places it #62 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 46%) and #1065 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Mr. Nice Guy?
Mr. Nice Guy was directed by Sammo Hung.
Who stars in Mr. Nice Guy?
Jackie Chan as Jackie; Richard Norton as Giancarlo Lucchetti; Miki Lee as Miki; Karen McLymont as Lakeisha; Gabrielle Fitzpatrick as Diana; Vince Poletto as Romeo Baggio.
What is Mr. Nice Guy rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mr. Nice Guy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35384.

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