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Taking Manhattan

November 5, 1992 1h 27m 5.8/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Taking Manhattan is a action film. directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Lui Chi-Yin, and Andrew Chan Gwan

Synopsis

Ho has a bright future with Hong Kong's police force. ButHo's wife wants to emigrate to the United States. So he winds up in Manhattan on the New York police force. Ho's wife meets Chinese 'wheeler- dealer' Chan who teaches her how to double her money overnight. She changes from a tender wife into a hard business woman as Ho watches helplessly. In fact, Ho has been given his new undercover assignment: to investigate Chan and his suspected criminal background. So the Hos and the Chans keep on meeting, loving and hating, all the while in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge until the explosive end.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 5, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language CN Original language
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Country Hong Kong Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN

Production Companies

  • Paragon Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taking Manhattan about?

Ho has a bright future with Hong Kong's police force. ButHo's wife wants to emigrate to the United States. So he winds up in Manhattan on the New York police force. Ho's wife meets Chinese 'wheeler...

Who directed Taking Manhattan?

Taking Manhattan was directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung.

How long is Taking Manhattan?

Taking Manhattan has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Taking Manhattan released?

Taking Manhattan was released on November 5, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taking Manhattan?

The main cast of Taking Manhattan includes Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Lui Chi-Yin, Andrew Chan Gwan, Alana Jerins, Connie Cabret.