Lust, Caution
"To kill the enemy, she would have to capture his heart... and break her own."
Originally released in 2007. Lust, Caution is a action/drama film. directed by Ang Lee. With a runtime of 2h 38m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, and Joan Chen
Synopsis
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 38m
158 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (764 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$67.1M
4.5x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as Mr. Yee
Tang Wei
as Wong Chia Chi / Mrs. Mak
Joan Chen
as Mrs. Yee
Leehom Wang
as Kuang Yu Min
Tou Tsung-Hua
as Old Wu
Jacqueline Zhu Zhi-Ying
as Lai Shu Jin
Ven Kao
as Huang Lei
Lawrence Ko Yu-Luen
as Liang Jun Sheng
Johnson Yuen Tak-Cheung
as Auyang Ling Wen / Mr. Mak
Chin Ka-Lok
as Cho
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $67,100,000
Production Companies
- River Road Entertainment
- Haishang Films
- Focus Features
- Sil-Metropole Organisation
- Shanghai Film Group
- Edko Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lust, Caution about?
During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.
Who directed Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution was directed by Ang Lee.
How long is Lust, Caution?
Lust, Caution has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
When was Lust, Caution released?
Lust, Caution was released on September 24, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lust, Caution?
The main cast of Lust, Caution includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tang Wei, Joan Chen, Leehom Wang, Tou Tsung-Hua.
Is Lust, Caution worth watching?
Lust, Caution has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 764 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.