Running on Empty
1991, Cantonese. Directed by Hoh Cheuk-Wing.
Based on a true story, and recreated from the personal account of one of the robbers, the film follows an immigrant from mainland China in 1975 as he works with a team to plan to rob an armored car carrying seven million dollars from the Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 8 April 1991
- Original title
- 正紅旗下
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Hoh Cheuk-Wing, Bryan Chang, Charcoal Tan
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What Running on Empty is based on
Running on Empty is based on a true story.
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How long is Running on Empty?
Running on Empty runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Which OTT platform is Running on Empty on?
Running on Empty isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 April 1991. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Running on Empty?
If you liked Running on Empty, try The Newton Boys, Heat, The Getaway.
Who directed Running on Empty?
Running on Empty (1991) was directed by Hoh Cheuk-Wing and stars Frankie Lam, Jacqueline Ng Suet-Man, Terrence Fok Shui-wah.
What is Running on Empty based on?
Running on Empty is based on a true story.