Runaway Blues (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Runaway Blues is a notable film directed by David Lai Dai-Wai, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Before he was crowned one of the "Four Heavenly Kings", Andy Lau starred in the 1989 gangster film Runaway Blues. He plays Lam, a Taiwan gangster who flees to Hong Kong after killing a rival gangster. Hiding at his uncle gang boss Lip's place, he gets embroiled in more gang conflicts and is forced to be an informant for the police. Lam runs away to Guangzhou and Macau with Lip's mistress, causing an enraged Lip to be hot on his trail.
Who’s in it. Runaway Blues stars Andy Lau as Lam Kong, Lu Hsiu Ling as Sue, Ngok Ling and Sunny Fang Kang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Runaway Blues sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Blues page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Runaway Blues (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Runaway Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Runaway Blues worth watching?
- Runaway Blues holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Runaway Blues?
- Runaway Blues stars Andy Lau, Lu Hsiu Ling, Ngok Ling, Sunny Fang Kang and Blackie Ko Shou-Liang.
- When was Runaway Blues released?
- Runaway Blues was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.