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The Brink

Original title: Kuang shou

“Only Gold Can Be Trusted”

2017 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by Jonathan Li Tsz-Chun · China · Contemporary Asian Cinema
CrimeAction

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Cast

Jin Zhang Shawn Yue Janice Man Yue Wu Ka-Tung Lam Tai-Bo

Credits

Written by: Melvin Li

Plot

Reckless police inspector Sai Gau (Zhang Jin) is on a mission to crack down on criminal Shing's (Shawn Yue) gold smuggling scheme, yet fails to arrest him. As Sai Gau continues his manhunt, he discovers Shing's involvement with triad boss Blackie (Yasuaki Kurata), who hides on a casino cruise ship on the high seas.

Sinekatalog’s take

A hard-hitting action thriller with a reckless cop chasing a smuggler across a floating casino. The fights are brisk, the plotting thin, and it suits genre fans who prize momentum over depth.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.6 / 10 (790 votes)
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