The Mission (1999)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 24min
- Action
- 19 Nov 1999 (Hong Kong)
- Movie
Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination, hires five killers for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung gives a special order.
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Awards:
- 10 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast
| Anthony Chau-Sang Wong | ... |
Curtis
(as Anthony Wong)
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| Francis Ng | ... |
Roy
(as Francis Wong)
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| Jackie Chung-yin Lui | ... |
Shin
(as Jackie Lui)
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| Roy Cheung | ... |
Mike
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| Suet Lam | ... |
James
(as Lam Suet)
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| Simon Yam | ... |
Frank
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| Tian-Lin Wang | ... |
Fat Chung
(as Wong Tin Lan)
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| Eddy Ko | ... |
Lung
(as Ko Hung)
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| Elaine Eca Da Silva | ... |
Mrs. Lung
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| Keiji Sato | ... |
Assassin
(as Sato Keiji)
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| Wai Ai | ... |
Cop
(as Ai Wai)
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Man Shing Yau | ... |
Scared Bodyguard
(as Yau Man Shing)
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Cub Chien | ... |
Hoi
(as Cub Chin)
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| Paco Yick | ... |
Assassin
(as Tin Hung Yick)
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Jerome Fung | ... |
Cop
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| Chi-Ping Chang | ... |
Joe
(as Cheung Chi Ping)
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Ching-Ting Law | ... |
Frank's Driver
(as Law Ching Ting)
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Jackson Ha | ... |
Killer
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| Andy Tse | ... |
Rat
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| Frank Michael Liu | ... |
Lung's Bodyguard
(as Lau Chung Kei)
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Wing-Cheong Law | ... |
Curtis' Henchman
(as Law Wing Cheong)
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Wai Leung Hung | ... |
Mall Cleaner (uncredited)
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| Kwok-Kit Lam | ... |
Assassin (uncredited)
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Man-Wai Luk | ... |
Escalator Assassin (uncredited)
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| Kon Chung Tam | ... |
Assassin (uncredited)
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| Wah-Wo Wong | ... |
Triad Boss (uncredited)
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Man-Jun Yuen | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Johnnie To | ||
Written by
| Nai-Hoi Yau | ... | (written by) (as Yau Nai Hoi) |
Produced by
| Catherine Chan | ... | production executive |
| Elos Gallo | ... | consultant producer |
| Christina Lee Storm | ... | co-producer (as Christina K.Y. Lee) |
| Johnnie To | ... | producer |
Music by
| Chi Wing Chung | ... | (as Ching Chi Wing) |
Cinematography by
| Siu-Keung Cheng | ... | director of photography (as Cheng Siu Keung) |
Editing by
| Chi Wai Chan | ... | (as Andy Chan) |
Art Direction by
| Jerome Fung | ||
Makeup Department
| Man-Po Ho | ... | hair stylist (as Ho Man Po) |
Production Management
| Ching-Ting Law | ... | unit manager (as Law Jing Ting) |
| Catherine Sie | ... | production manager |
| Wan-San Ting | ... | assistant production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wing-Cheong Law | ... | assistant director (as Law Wing Cheong) |
Art Department
| Shui Tim Chi | ... | props (as Chi Shun Tim) |
| Wing-Hing Law | ... | props (as Law Wing Hing) |
Sound Department
| Martin Richard Chappell | ... | sound editor |
| Hart Lam | ... | boom operator (as Lam Hart) |
| May Mok | ... | sound editor |
| Kuo-Hua Wu | ... | sound effects (as Ng Kwok Wah) |
Special Effects by
| Shui Tim Chi | ... | pyrotechnician (as Chi Shun Tim) |
Stunts
| Ka-Sang Cheng | ... | action director (as Cheng Ka Sang) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ting-Fong Kwong | ... | best boy (as Kwong Ting Fong) |
| Hung-Mo To | ... | focus puller (as To Hung Mo) |
| Kwok-Chiu Wu | ... | gaffer |
| Chak-Shun Tang | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Yu Ho Tang | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Tang Yu Ho) |
Additional Crew
| Yuk-Fong Siu | ... | craft service |
Thanks
| Pius Yiu | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Milky Way Image Company (copyright holder)
Distributors
- International Films Enterprise (1999) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Rapid Eye Movies (2000) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Long Shong Entertainment Group (1999) (Canada)
- Mei Ah Laser Disc Co. Ltd. (1999) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Océan Films (France)
- Subway Cinema (2000) (United States) (subtitled)
- Sunfilm Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Milkyway Creative Team (written by)
- Milkyway Sound (sound design)
- Milkyway Sound (recording studio)
- Newfull Development Company (camera equipment provided by)
- Westfield (lighting equipment)
- Fine Art Film Production Company (subtitles)
- Shaw Brothers (laboratory)
- ADC Group SpA (Italian dubbing) (Italian version)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung orders Curtis to kill Shin in punishment for his affair with Mrs. Lung.
Written by Moritz Muehlenhoff |
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| Taglines | Five men. They appreciate each other's guts and wisdom, and they are always perfect partners in missions. But now, they'll have to hold their pistols at each other... See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Goofs | During the gun battle at the abandoned warehouse, the window is cracked by gunfire. After few gun shots, the bullet holes disappear. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Johnnie Got His Gun! (2010). See more » |
| Quotes |
Shin:
How much longer does it take to get the job done? Curtis: Are you in a hurry? You may go if you wish. See more » |