The Mission
1999, Cantonese. Directed by Johnnie To.
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...
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1999
- Original title
- 鎗火
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Yau Nai-hoi
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The Mission: quick answers
What comes after The Mission?
Next in the series: Exiled (2006) and Vengeance (2009).
Is The Mission worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 182 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mission?
The Mission runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Mission have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mission. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mission parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Mission yet.
Which OTT platform is The Mission on?
The Mission isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mission?
If you liked The Mission, try Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, Island of Fire, The Enforcer.
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission (1999) was directed by Johnnie To and stars Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Francis Ng Chun-yu, Jackie Lui Chung-yin.