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The Mission

1999·Movie·84 min·7.5(178)

Five men. They appreciate each other's guts and wisdom, and they are always perfect partners in missions. But now, they'll have to hold their pistols at each other...

Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection.

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About The Mission

The Mission is a 1999 cn-language action, crime and drama film directed by Johnnie To. The cast is led by Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

The Mission was produced by Milkyway Image and made in Hong Kong. It was released on November 19, 1999.

Director
Johnnie To
Writers
Yau Nai-Hoi
Release date
November 19, 1999
Original language
cn
Status
Released
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Milkyway Image

The Mission cast & crew

The Mission was directed by Johnnie To and written by Yau Nai-Hoi.

The cast features Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Curtis, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Roy, Jackie Lui Chung-Yin as Shin, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Mike, Lam Suet as James, and Simon Yam as Frank.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chung Chi-Wing, cinematography is by Cheng Siu-Keung, and it was produced by Johnnie To.

Is The Mission worth watching?

The Mission holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 178 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, The Mission is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Mission

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Cast of The Mission

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Curtis

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Roy

Jackie Lui Chung-Yin

Jackie Lui Chung-Yin

Shin

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Mike

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

James

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Frank

Eddy Ko Hung

Eddy Ko Hung

Boss Lung

Wong Tin-Lam

Wong Tin-Lam

Fat Cheung

Elaine Eca Da Silva

Elaine Eca Da Silva

Lung's Wife

Sato Keiji

Sato Keiji

Warehouse Assassin

Wilson Ai Wai

Wilson Ai Wai

Cop

Samuel Yau Man-Shing

Samuel Yau Man-Shing

Scared Bodyguard

The Mission — FAQs

Where can I watch The Mission in United States?

The Mission is streaming on Kanopy in United States.

Is The Mission on Kanopy?

Yes — The Mission is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is The Mission in?

The Mission is originally in cn. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Mission?

The Mission runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).

What is The Mission rated?

It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 178 ratings.

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