Running Out of Time
1999, Cantonese. Directed by Johnnie To.
Let the games begin.
Police inspector and excellent hostage negotiator Ho Sheung-Sang finds himself in over his head when he is pulled into a 72 hour game by a cancer suffering criminal out for vengeance on Hong Kong's organized crime syndicates.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Running Out of Time is streaming on Darkroom in India.
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Cast & crew
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Lau Ching-wanInsp. Ho Sheung-Sang
- Andy Lau Tak-wahMr. Cheung
- Yoyo Mung Ka-waiLeung Yuen Ting
- Benz Hui Siu-hungChief Inspector Wong Kai Fai
- Lam SuetSuet
- Waise Lee Chi-hungMr. Chen
- Hung Wai-LeungMr. Lee
- Oscar Lam Wai-kinMr. Hau
- Ruby Wong Cheuk-LingHead of Interpol
- Jimmy Wong Wah-woOffice Building Security Guard
- Lee Sau-keiMr. Cheung's Doctor
- Wilson Ai WaiPoliceman in Bank Robbery
Details
- Released
- 23 September 1999
- Original title
- 暗戰
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Julien Carbon, Laurent Courtiaud, Yau Nai-hoi
- Budget
- $225K
- Box office
- $1.9M
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Running Out of Time: quick answers
What comes after Running Out of Time?
Next in the series: Running Out of Time 2 (2001).
Is Running Out of Time worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 176 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Running Out of Time have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Running Out of Time. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Running Out of Time parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Running Out of Time on?
Running Out of Time is streaming on Darkroom in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Running Out of Time?
If you liked Running Out of Time, try The Crew, Desperate Measures, Paradox.
Who directed Running Out of Time?
Running Out of Time (1999) was directed by Johnnie To and stars Lau Ching-wan, Andy Lau Tak-wah, Yoyo Mung Ka-wai.