''The Brink'' is a 2017 Hong Kong
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crime
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thriller film
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directed by Jonathan Li and written by Lee Chun-fai. The film stars
Zhang Jin Zhang Jin may refer to:
*Zhang Jin (Three Kingdoms), warlord of the Three Kingdoms era
*, Yuan dynasty government minister
*Zhang Jin (physical chemist) (born 1969), Chinese physical chemist
*Zhang Jin (badminton) (born 1972), Chinese badminton pla ...
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Shawn Yue
Shawn Yue Man-lok (born 13 November 1981) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. A former model, he has starred in many films, such as '' Jiang Hu'', '' Infernal Affairs II'', the ''Love in the Buff'' film series, '' Mad World'' and '' The Brink'', and ...
,
Janice Man and
Wu Yue, with
Gordon Lam
Gordon Lam Ka-tung (林家棟; born 21 September 1967) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer and screenwriter. Initially known for his supporting roles in films directed by Andrew Lau and Johnnie To, Lam eventually became a lead actor in the Ho ...
making a special appearance. It was released in theaters on 23 November 2017.
Premise
Sai Gau is a reckless police officer who is dead set on tracking down Shing, a smuggler of black market gold. When he learns that Shing is going after a triad boss's underwater gold vault, Sai Gau takes to the high seas to hunt for his prey.
Cast
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Zhang Jin Zhang Jin may refer to:
*Zhang Jin (Three Kingdoms), warlord of the Three Kingdoms era
*, Yuan dynasty government minister
*Zhang Jin (physical chemist) (born 1969), Chinese physical chemist
*Zhang Jin (badminton) (born 1972), Chinese badminton pla ...
as Sai Gau
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Shawn Yue
Shawn Yue Man-lok (born 13 November 1981) is a Hong Kong actor and singer. A former model, he has starred in many films, such as '' Jiang Hu'', '' Infernal Affairs II'', the ''Love in the Buff'' film series, '' Mad World'' and '' The Brink'', and ...
as Shing
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Janice Man as Suet
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Wu Yue as Tak
* Tai Po as Shui Sing
* Cecilia So as Adopted daughter of Sai Gau
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Yasuaki Kurata
is a Japanese martial artist and actor, best known for his work in Hong Kong action films. He holds dan ranks in Karate (7th degree), Judo (3rd degree), and Aikido (2nd degree).
Biography
Kurata was born and raised in Sakura-mura, Niihari Dis ...
as Blackie
Special appearance
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Gordon Lam
Gordon Lam Ka-tung (林家棟; born 21 September 1967) is a Hong Kong actor, film producer and screenwriter. Initially known for his supporting roles in films directed by Andrew Lau and Johnnie To, Lam eventually became a lead actor in the Ho ...
as Chan
Guest appearance
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Derek Tsang
Derek Tsang Kwok-cheung (; born 8 November 1979) is a Hong Kong film director and actor. The son of actor Eric Tsang, Tsang got his start in the Hong Kong film industry working for director Peter Chan Ho-Sun after graduating from University of Tor ...
as Shui Sing's son
Soundtrack
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2017 films
2010s Cantonese-language films
Hong Kong action thriller films
2017 action thriller films
Police detective films
2017 directorial debut films
2010s Hong Kong films