Extreme Crisis (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1998, Extreme Crisis is an action and crime film directed by Bruce Law, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Hot-headed Hong Kong cop Ken Cheung (Julian Cheung) teams with die-hard Japanese Interpol agent Takami (Kenya Sawada) to stop a ruthless gang of Japanese terrorists. The crime fighters must race to find a hidden time bomb filled with noxious gas that threatens the city -- but first they'll have to survive attacks from vicious terrorist thugs. This action-packed adventure is a directorial debut for renowned action choreographer Bruce Law.
Who’s in it. Extreme Crisis stars Julian Cheung as Ken Cheung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung as Ching, Kenya Sawada as Detective Takami and Shu Qi as Anita Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Extreme Crisis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extreme Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Crisis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extreme Crisis (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Extreme Crisis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Extreme Crisis worth watching?
- Extreme Crisis holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Extreme Crisis?
- Extreme Crisis stars Julian Cheung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Kenya Sawada, Shu Qi and Akira Koieyama.
- When was Extreme Crisis released?
- Extreme Crisis was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.