Cold War

– They say Hong Kong is the safest city in Asia. But tonight, a police van has been hijacked along wit..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 42 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Original Name:
寒戰
Cold War (2012) - Also known as 寒戰

They say Hong Kong is the safest city in Asia. But tonight, a police van has been hijacked along with the arms, equipment and the five officers aboard, one of the hostages being the only son of police deputy commissioner M.B. Lee! With the chief commissioner away on a conference overseas, the fiery Lee immediately takes command of the rescue operation – codenamed "Cold War" – but the mysterious kidnappers clearly know the police procedures and are therefore in an advantageous position. Objecting to Lee's aggressive but futile methods, the other deputy commissioner Sean Lau steps in at this time of crisis to lead the operation. But even Lau's careful plan to negotiate with the kidnappers ends up a failure, losing the $50 million cash ransom and the life of his lieutenant in the process. Meanwhile, the ICAC (Independent Commission Against Corruption) begins to investigate Lau and Lee on suspicion of having hidden ties to the kidnappers...

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Cold War (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 Nov 2012

Language:

Cantonese, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Lok Man Leung, Kim-Ching Luk

Writer:

Lok Man Leung, Kim-Ching Luk

Main Actors:

Aaron Kwok, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Charlie Yeung, Ka Tung Lam

Plot:

In the safest city in Asia, the Hong Kong police department has been untouchable for years. Until one night the police headquarters receives an anonymous call after a fully loaded police van, carrying five highly trained officers and equipment, disappears off the gird. After receiving several cryptic phone calls from the hijackers one officer starts realizing they're aware of every crucial decision they make. But as they execute a carefully planned attack, little do they know they've become unwitting pawns in a bigger, more dangerous game.

Awards:

12 wins & 14 nominations.

Production:

Grindstone Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10