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The Hong Kong police is hunting a counterfeiting gang led by a mastermind code-named "Painter" . The gang possesses exceptional counterfeiting skills which makes it difficult to distinguish the authenticity of its counterfeit currency. The scope of their criminal activities extends globally and greatly attracts the attention of the police. In order to crack the true identity of "Painter", the police recruits a painter named Lee Man to assist in solving the case.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Darkroom | Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Filmzie | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg is a 2018 cn-language action, crime and mystery film directed by Felix Chong Man-Keung. The cast is led by Chow Yun-Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Zhang Jingchu. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, JustWatch TV.
Project Gutenberg was produced by Emperor Motion Pictures, Bona Film Group, and Alibaba Pictures Group and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on September 30, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Felix Chong Man-Keung
- Writers
- Felix Chong Man-Keung
- Release date
- September 30, 2018
- OTT release
- October 31, 2018
- Original language
- cn
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $38 million
- Production
- Emperor Motion Pictures, Bona Film Group, Alibaba Pictures Group
Project Gutenberg cast & crew
Project Gutenberg was directed by Felix Chong Man-Keung and written by Felix Chong Man-Keung.
The cast features Chow Yun-Fat as Painter, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Lee Man, Zhang Jingchu as Yuen Man, Joyce Feng as Ng Sau Ching, Liu Kai-Chi as Uncle Shing, and Catherine Chau as Madam Ho.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Jason Kwan and it was produced by Ronald Wong and Ellen Cheung Man-Wing.
Is Project Gutenberg worth watching?
Project Gutenberg holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 140 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and mystery, Project Gutenberg is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Project Gutenberg
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It first became available to stream digitally on October 31, 2018.
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Cast of Project Gutenberg

Chow Yun-Fat
Painter

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Lee Man

Zhang Jingchu
Yuen Man

Joyce Feng
Ng Sau Ching

Liu Kai-Chi
Uncle Shing

Catherine Chau
Madam Ho

David Wang
Lee Wing Chit

Paulyn Sun
Ms Wah

Deon Cheung Chung-Chi
Bobby

Justin Cheung Kin-Sing
Brother Four

Carl Ng Ka-Lung
Lok Man

Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Deputy commissioner of police
Project Gutenberg — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Project Gutenberg in United States?
Project Gutenberg is streaming on Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Darkroom in United States.
▸Is Project Gutenberg on Midnight Pulp?
Yes — Project Gutenberg is currently available on Midnight Pulp in United States.
▸What language is Project Gutenberg in?
Project Gutenberg is originally in cn, with audio tracks including Cantonese, Polish, Thai, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Project Gutenberg?
Project Gutenberg runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Project Gutenberg rated?
Project Gutenberg is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 140 ratings.
▸When did Project Gutenberg release on OTT?
Project Gutenberg became available digitally on October 31, 2018.











