Lifeline | |||||||||||
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Traditional Chinese | 十萬火急 | ||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 十万火急 | ||||||||||
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Directed by | Johnnie To | ||||||||||
Screenplay by | Yau Nai-hoi | ||||||||||
Produced by | Mona Fong | ||||||||||
Starring | Sean Lau Alex Fong Carman Lee | ||||||||||
Cinematography | Cheng Siu-Keung | ||||||||||
Edited by | Wong Wing-ming | ||||||||||
Music by | Raymond Wong | ||||||||||
Production company | Cosmopolitan Film Productions | ||||||||||
Distributed by | Shaw Brothers Studio | ||||||||||
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Running time | 108 minutes | ||||||||||
Country | Hong Kong | ||||||||||
Language | Cantonese | ||||||||||
Box office | HK$20,730,867 |
Lifeline is a 1997 Hong Kong action disaster drama film directed by Johnnie To and starring Sean Lau, Alex Fong and Carman Lee.
Yau Sui (Sean Lau) is a senior firefighter of the Tsz Wan Shan Fire Station who has an arrogant attitude because of his extensive experience. By chance, Sui meets Annie (Carman Lee), a doctor who becomes troublous after a recent breakup with her boyfriend. Sui consoles her and they begin a relationship. Meanwhile, Sui strikes a rivalry with the newly transferred senior officer of the fire station, Raymond Cheung (Alex Fong), often getting into disputes. Later, a big fire erupts in a weaving factory located in Tsuen Wan, where Sui, Raymond and their team members arrive to the scene, where the fire level rose to 5th alarm. Because of many hazardous objects present, an explosion occurs, releasing toxic gas. To deal with the dilemma, Sui and Raymond must put their rivalry aside and work together.
Beyond Hollywood gave the film a positive review praising the developed characters and the performances of Sean Lau and Alex Fong, while also noting its impressive fire stunts. [1] LoveHKFilm gave the film a positive review and praises director Johnnie To's realism and sheer bravura storytelling. [2] So Good Reviews also gave a positive review, praising the fire sequences and characters, but criticizes some of its melodramatic moments. [3]
The film grossed HK$20,730,867 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 3 January to 4 February 1997.
Awards and nominations | |||
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Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Outcome |
17th Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Film | Lifeline | Nominated |
Best Director | Johnnie To | Nominated | |
Best New Performer | Ruby Wong | Nominated | |
Film Editing | Wong Wing-ming | Won | |
Best Action Choreography | Yuen Bun | Nominated | |
Best Sound Design | Lifeline | Won | |
4th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards | Film of Merit | Lifeline | Won |
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