Boat People (1983)
Cantonese and Vietnamese docudrama film directed by Ann Hui
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m 106 min
- Released
- 13 November 1983
- Languages
- Cantonese, Japanese, Vietnamese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Boat People has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 min). In the US it is rated R. The Cantonese film released on 13 November 1983. It is directed by Ann Hui and stars George Lam, Andy Lau and Cora Miao.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Cast
- George Lam, Andy Lau, Cora Miao, Season Ma, Qi Mengshi
- Cinematography
- David Chung
- Editing
- Kin Kin
- Music
- Law Wing-fai
- Written by
- Chiu Kang Chien
- Produced by
- Xia Meng
- Production
- Bluebird Film Company
- Distribution
- Bluebird Film Company
Box office, awards and more
- Award
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
- Set in
- Vietnam
- Country
- Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 13 November 1983
- First shown
- 13 October 1982 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Boat People?
Boat People has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes, or 106 min.
When did Boat People release?
Boat People released on 13 November 1983.
Who directed Boat People?
Boat People is directed by Ann Hui.
Who is in the cast of Boat People?
The cast of Boat People includes George Lam, Andy Lau, Cora Miao, Season Ma and Qi Mengshi.
What is Boat People rated in the US?
Boat People is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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