Bloody Friday (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Bloody Friday is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Danny Ko Lam-Pau, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In Hong Kong, someone is murdering call girls every Friday night. Supercop Ko goes into action but engenders the enmity of Ken, another cop, when the murderer kills Ken's girlfriend during a stakeout. Ko also must protect Maddie, a lively prostitute who survives one assault and whom the murderer has promised to kill. The murderer teases Ko with phone calls and letters, announcing victims ahead of time, and threatening Ko's wife and daughter. This may be too much for the marriage to endure and a separation looks likely. In fatigue and desperation, Ko takes up with Maddie. Can Ko protect his family, save Maddie, catch the killer, and avoid internal police strife?
Who’s in it. Bloody Friday stars Simon Yam as Officer Ko, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Maggie, Ada Choi Siu-Fan as Ada and Stephen Au Kam-Tong as Lau Wai-Ken, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Friday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Friday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Friday (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloody Friday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bloody Friday?
- Bloody Friday stars Simon Yam, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Stephen Au Kam-Tong and Emily Kwan Bo-Wai.
- When was Bloody Friday released?
- Bloody Friday was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.