First Strike (1997)
English and Cantonese action comedy film directed by Stanley Tong
First Strike has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 10 January 1997. It is directed by Stanley Tong and stars Jackie Chan, Yuriy Petrov and Bill Tung.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Stanley Tong
- Cinematography
- Jingle Ma
- Editing
- Peter Cheung, Yau Chi-Wai
- Music
- Nathan Wang, J. Peter Robinson
- Written by
- Stanley Tong, Elliot Tong Ming-Gei
- Produced by
- Raymond Chow, Leonard Ho
- Production
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Paragon Films Ltd.
- Distribution
- Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $53.17 million
- Award
- Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography
- Set in
- Hong Kong
- Filmed in
- Moscow, Hong Kong, Melbourne
- Country
- Hong Kong
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 10 January 1997
- First shown
- 10 February 1996 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
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 First Strike?
First Strike has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did First Strike release?
First Strike released on 10 January 1997.
Who directed First Strike?
First Strike is directed by Stanley Tong.
Who is in the cast of First Strike?
The cast of First Strike includes Jackie Chan, Yuriy Petrov, Bill Tung, Nonna Grishayeva, Annie Wu and Jackson Lau Hok-Yin.
Where can I watch First Strike online?
First Strike streams on Netflix.
How much did First Strike earn at the box office?
First Strike grossed $53.17 million.
What is First Strike rated in the US?
First Strike is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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