Hard to Die
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Hard to Die |
| Original title |
重案組 Congonzou |
| Country of production | Hong Kong |
| original language | Cantonese , Standard Chinese |
| Publishing year | 1993 |
| length | 107 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 16 |
| Rod | |
| Director |
Kirk Wong Jackie Chan |
| script | Chun Tin Nam et al. |
| production | Golden Harvest |
| music |
James Wong Mark Lui |
| camera | Lau Wai Keung |
| cut | Peter Cheung |
| occupation | |
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Hard to Die ( Chinese 重案組 / 重案组 , Pinyin zhòngànzǔ , Jyutping Cong 5 on 3 zou 2 - "Department for Serious Crimes ", alternative title: Crime Story , other titles see below) is a police action film filmed in Hong Kong in 1993 and - Martial arts film with Jackie Chan .
action
The story is based on a true story, the kidnapping of a Hong Kong businessman. He feels threatened by a gang of criminals and therefore gets Inspector Chan as a bodyguard. At first the inspector does not believe that the threat is serious, but then the businessman Wong is actually kidnapped. During the chase between the police and the kidnappers, a police officer dies.
Inspector Chan feels guilty and does everything he can to free the kidnapper, but for some reason the criminals are always one step ahead of him. Until Chan finds out the reason for it: the leader of the criminals and Chan's superior Hung are one and the same person. Chan now sets out alone to save the businessman. Finally, there is a duel with Hung, in which he, lying dying, reveals the whereabouts of Wong. Rescued, Wong leaves Hong Kong and never returns.
criticism
“A coarse-knit action thriller, characterized by countless brutal brawls, shootings and car chases, which leaves little room for logic and characters. It is worth noting that it captures something of the fears and hopes associated with the impending return of Hong Kong to China . "
Frames
There is an alternative version for Singapore, which has been expanded to include three extra scenes with TV actress Pan Ling Ling.
The film has the respective age ratings in the following countries: South Korea: 15 | Hong Kong: II (cut) | Hong Kong: III (uncut video version) | Australia: M | Germany: 18 | Norway: 15 (video premiere) | Singapore: NC-16 | UK: 18 | USA: R | Canada: 18A | Canada: 13+ (Quebec).
Remarks
- Alternative titles used in the film are, besides the English Crime Story, also: Serious Crimes Squad , Police Dragon , New Police Story , Police Story 4 . However, this is not a continuation of the successful Police Story series, the title should only suggest this in order to attract more visitors to the cinemas.
- Jackie Chan suffered a complicated splinter fracture in both legs while filming when he was trapped by two cars during a stunt.
Awards
- Winner: Best Editing for Peter Cheung
- Nomination: Best Film
- Nomination: Best Director for Kirk Wong
- Nomination: Best Actor for Jackie Chan
- Nomination: Best Supporting Actor for Kent Cheung
- Nomination: Best Action Choreography for Jackie Chan
Golden Horse Film Festival 1994
- Winner: Best Actor for Jackie Chan
Web links
- Hard to Die in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Hard to Die - Crime Story (1993) on Hong Kong Movie Database (Chinese, English)
- Comparison of the cut versions regular uncut version - Thailand version (Director's Cut) , Pro7 from 18 - uncut , US-DVD (dimension) - uncut , FSK 16 VHS - uncut , FSK 18 - Thailand by Hard to Die at Schnittberichte.com
Individual evidence
- ↑ Hard to Die. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .