Chinese Midnight Express (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1997, Chinese Midnight Express is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Billy Tang, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Tony Leung Chiu Wai heads to prison in Chinese Midnight Express, a harrowing prison drama from director Billy Tang. The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter On (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops (led by Ben Ng) threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
Who’s in it. Chinese Midnight Express stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ching On, Ng Man-tat as Brother Plane, Ben Lam as Miu Yan Sing and Ben Ng as Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Chinese Midnight Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinese Midnight Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinese Midnight Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinese Midnight Express (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chinese Midnight Express change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chinese Midnight Express worth watching?
- Chinese Midnight Express holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chinese Midnight Express?
- Chinese Midnight Express stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ng Man-tat, Ben Lam, Ben Ng and Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming.
- When was Chinese Midnight Express released?
- Chinese Midnight Express was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.