Purple Storm (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1999, Purple Storm is an action film directed by Teddy Chan, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Khmer Rouge terrorist Kieron Chow and his unit arrive in Hong Kong for their latest mission. Todd, Chow's son and fiercely loyal right-hand man, sustains a serious head wound. Now a total amnesiac, Todd wakes from a coma to find he's been given a new life, one that may be the death of him. With the help of psychiatrist Shirley Kwan, anti-terrorist officer Mark Chan tries to convince Todd that he is actually an undercover cop sent to infiltrate Chow's group. As fragments of his shattered memory return, Todd is forced to choose between his dark past and this one shot at redemption
Who’s in it. Purple Storm stars Daniel Wu as Todd, Kam Kwok-Leung as Soong, Wakin Chau as Supt. Ma Li and Josie Ho as Guan Ai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Purple Storm 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 Purple Storm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Purple Storm 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 Purple Storm (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Purple Storm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Purple Storm worth watching?
- Purple Storm holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Purple Storm?
- Purple Storm stars Daniel Wu, Kam Kwok-Leung, Wakin Chau, Josie Ho and Joan Chen.
- When was Purple Storm released?
- Purple Storm was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.