Chungking Express (1996)
Cantonese and English comedy drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai
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- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 8 March 1996
- Languages
- Cantonese, English, Hindi, Japanese, Standard Chinese
Runtime from public film data. The CBFC certificate is added once issued.
Chungking Express has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Cantonese film released on 8 March 1996. It is directed by Wong Kar-wai and stars Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung and Faye Wong.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wong Kar-wai
- Cinematography
- Andrew Lau, Christopher Doyle
- Editing
- William Chang, Kwong Chi-Leung
- Written by
- Wong Kar-wai
- Produced by
- Jeffrey Lau
- Production
- Jet Tone Films
- Distribution
- Ocean Shores Video
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $600,200
- Award
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
- Set in
- Hong Kong
- Filmed in
- Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 March 1996
- First shown
- 14 July 1994 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Chungking Express?
Chungking Express has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did Chungking Express release?
Chungking Express released on 8 March 1996.
Who directed Chungking Express?
Chungking Express is directed by Wong Kar-wai.
Who is in the cast of Chungking Express?
The cast of Chungking Express includes Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung, Faye Wong and Takeshi Kaneshiro.
How much did Chungking Express earn at the box office?
Chungking Express grossed $600,200.
What is Chungking Express rated in the US?
Chungking Express is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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