The Mission
“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.
Where to watch The Mission in United States
Kanopy
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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
Curtis
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Roy
Jackie Lui Chung-Yin
Shin
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Mike
Lam Suet
James
Simon Yam
Frank
Eddy Ko Hung
Boss Lung
Wong Tin-Lam
Fat Cheung
Elaine Eca Da Silva
Lung's Wife
Sato Keiji
Warehouse Assassin
Wilson Ai Wai
Cop
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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