Medium Rare
Originally released in 1991. Medium Rare is a crime/thriller film. directed by Arthur Smith. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Dore Kraus, Margaret Chan, and Jamie Marshall
Synopsis
Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in Singapore. It was the debut filmmaking effort for its executive producer, Errol Pang, and it has been credited with reawakening Singapore's local film scene. In the movie's ending, the main character based on Adrian Lim escapes from prison and runs into an incoming truck, where Satan catches him and subjects him to eternal torture – this was said to be added to suggest to the audience that crime does not pay.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
Budget
$900K
Production budget
Box Office
$80K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Singapore
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $900,000
- Revenue
- $80,000
Production Companies
- Derrol Stepenny Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medium Rare about?
Singapore's first full-length English language film, released in local cinemas in November 1991. Loosely based on the Adrian Lim ritual murders in the early 1980s, the film was shot and produced in...
Who directed Medium Rare?
Medium Rare was directed by Arthur Smith.
How long is Medium Rare?
Medium Rare has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Medium Rare released?
Medium Rare was released on November 28, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Medium Rare?
The main cast of Medium Rare includes Dore Kraus, Margaret Chan, Jamie Marshall, Cara Chan, Lawrence Mah.