The Brink (2017 film)
| The Brink | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Literally | The Ferocious Beast |
| Directed by | Jonathan Li |
| Written by | Lee Chun-fai |
| Produced by | Cheang Pou-soi Paco Wong |
| Starring | Zhang Jin Shawn Yue Janice Man Wu Yue Gordon Lam |
| Cinematography | Kenny Tse |
| Edited by | Pang Ching-hei |
| Music by | Chung Chi-wing Ben Cheung |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Bravos Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | HK$100 million (est. US$15.5 million)[1] |
| Box office | US$10.1 million[2] |
The Brink is a 2017 Hong Kong action crime-thriller film directed by Jonathan Li and written by Lee Chun-fai.[3] The film stars Zhang Jin, Shawn Yue, Janice Man and Wu Yue, with Gordon Lam making a special appearance. It was released in theaters on 23 November 2017.[4][5]
Premise
Sai Gau is a reckless police officer who is dead set on tracking down Shing, a smuggler of black market gold. When he learns that Shing is going after a triad boss's underwater gold vault, Sai Gau takes to the high seas to hunt for his prey.
Cast
- Zhang Jin as Sai Gau
- Shawn Yue as Shing
- Janice Man as Suet
- Wu Yue as Tak
- Tai Po as Shui Sing
- Cecilia So as Adopted daughter of Sai Gau
- Yasuaki Kurata as Blackie
Special appearance
- Gordon Lam as Chan
Guest appearance
- Derek Tsang as Shui Sing's son
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Brink 狂獸" | Chow Yiu-fai, Walter Wong | Andy Hui | 4:00 |
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best New Director | Jonathan Li | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Action Choreography | Li Chung-chi | Nominated |
References
- ^ Lau, Shirley (14 March 2016). "FilMart: Streaming Giant iQIYI Backs 'The Brink'". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Kuang Shou (2017) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "'The Brink': Film Review | Busan 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Review: The Brink – Zhang Jin, Shawn Yue in pompous action thriller". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "余文樂變「漁民樂」 《狂獸》使壞到底水下鬥張晉". Yahoo奇摩電影. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ "Hong Kong Film Awards nominations 2018: Ann Hui's Our Time Will Come leads race with 11 nods". South China Morning Post. 6 February 2018.