Downtown Torpedoes (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1997, Downtown Torpedoes is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Teddy Chan, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Jackal, Cash and Sam form the core of ATM (Available Tactical Mercenaries), an industrial espionage unit that utilizes high-tech gadgetry to steal technology and fence it on the black market. However, they're blackmailed by the Hong Kong government to snatch some counterfeit plates called SN2 from the British MI5. Naturally stuff goes wrong, our heroes are framed for SN2’s disappearance, and then they must set about clearing their names with whatever hi-tech gadgets they have leftover.
Who’s in it. Downtown Torpedoes stars Takeshi Kaneshiro as Jackal, Jordan Chan as Cash, Charlie Yeung as Sam and Theresa Lee Yee-Hung as Phoenix, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Downtown Torpedoes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downtown Torpedoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downtown Torpedoes 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 Downtown Torpedoes (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Downtown Torpedoes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Downtown Torpedoes worth watching?
- Downtown Torpedoes holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Downtown Torpedoes?
- Downtown Torpedoes stars Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jordan Chan, Charlie Yeung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung and Ken Wong.
- When was Downtown Torpedoes released?
- Downtown Torpedoes was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.