Life Without Principle
2011, Cantonese. Directed by Johnnie To.
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A criminal, a bank clerk and a police officer find their destinies entwined when a loan shark gets assaulted after having withdrawn $10 million from the bank in the midst of the world financial crisis.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Life Without Principle
Life Without Principle is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Johnnie ToDirector
- Lau Ching-wanThree-Legged Panther
- Richie JenInspector Cheung Jin-fong
- Myolie Wu Hang-yeeConnie
- Denise Ho Wan-siTeresa Chan
- Keung Ho-manLaw Siu Lung
- Lo Hoi-pangChung Yuen
- Singh Hartihan BittoBank Security Guard
- Tam Bing-ManBoss Lee Kwan
- Ronald Yan Mau-keungManager Ho Sze-tung
- Kenneth Cheung Moon-YuenKenneth
- Chiu Chi-shingPonytail
- Cheung Siu-faiNg Yiu Wah
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2011
- Original title
- 奪命金
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit, Yip Tin-Shing, Yau Nai-hoi
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Life Without Principle: quick answers
Is Life Without Principle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 94 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Life Without Principle?
Life Without Principle runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Life Without Principle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life Without Principle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life Without Principle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Life Without Principle yet.
Which OTT platform is Life Without Principle on?
Life Without Principle is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life Without Principle?
If you liked Life Without Principle, try Heist 88, Gotti, Trivisa.
Who directed Life Without Principle?
Life Without Principle (2011) was directed by Johnnie To and stars Lau Ching-wan, Richie Jen, Myolie Wu Hang-yee.