7.6 /10 1 Votes7.6
3.1/5 AlloCine Traditional 十萬火急 Mandarin Shí Wàn Huǒ Jí | 6.8/10 IMDb 100% Rotten Tomatoes Simplified 十万火急 Cantonese Sap Maan Fo Gap Screenplay by Yau Nai-hoi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Initial release 3 January 1997 (Hong Kong) Cast Similar Firefighter movies, Directed by Johnnie To, Action movies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lifeline 1996 official trailer by shaw brothers
Lifeline is a 1997 Hong Kong action disaster drama film directed by Johnnie To and starring Sean Lau, Alex Fong and Carman Lee.
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Plot
Yau Sui (Sean Lau) is a veteran firefighter of the Tsz Wan Shan Fire Station who has an arrogant attitude because of his extensive experience. By chance, Sui meets Annie (Carman Lee), a doctor who becomes troublous after a recent breakup with her boyfriend. Fortunately, Sui consoles her and they begin a relationship. Meanwhile, Sui strikes a rivalry with the newly appointed leader of the fire station, Raymond Cheung (Alex Fong), often getting into disputes. Later, a big fire erupts in a weaving factory located in Tsuen Wan, where Sui, Raymond and their team members arrive to the scene, where the fire level rose to 5th alarm. Because of many hazardous objects present, an explosion occurs, releasing toxic gas. To deal with the dilemma, Sui and Raymond must put their rivalry aside and work together.
Cast
Critical
Beyond Hollywood gave the film a positive review praising the developed characters and the performances of Sean Lau and Alex Fong, while also noting its impressive fire stunts. LoveHKFilm gave the film a positive review and praises director Johnnie To's realism and sheer bravura storytelling. So Good Reviews also gave a positive review, praising the fire sequences and characters, but criticizes some of its melodramatic moments.
Box office
The film grossed HK$20,730,867 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 3 January to 4 February 1997.