Throw Down (2004)

In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.

DramaAction

A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.

Release Date: July 8, 2004
Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: 6.8/10 (116 votes)

Director: Johnnie To

Cast: Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Lo Hoi-Pang, Calvin Choi Yat-Chi

Production: Milkyway Image

Full Cast (30 people)

Louis Koo as Sze-To Bo
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing as Tony
Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi as Mona
Tony Leung Ka-fai as Lee Kong
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai as Boss Savage
Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Mona's Agent
Lo Hoi-Pang as Master Cheng
Calvin Choi Yat-Chi as Jing
Jack Kao as Mona's Father
Hung Wai-Leung as Arcade Player (uncredited)
Lu Ching-Ting as Savage's Runner (uncredited)
Ronald Yan Mau-Keung as Sze-To's Boss
Yuen Bun as Sze-To's Boss (uncredited)
Ho Sai-Man as Fatty
Well Chin Wing-Wai as Club Customer
Li Haitao as Club Saxophonist
Jimmy Wong as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Lee Long-Ming as Gambler
Wing Chung as Judoist
Kary Ma Ho-Yee as Judoist
Kelly Lau Miu-Kei as Judoist
Kwok Yue-Kin as Judoist
Tsang Tak-Ming as Judoist
Robin Wan Kam-Fai as Judoist
Joe Lee Nim-Cho as Judoist
Tai Bo as Judoist
Tsui Ka-Ho as Judoist
Kwok Pak-Yin as Judoist
Yeung Fan as Judoist
Cheung Wai-Kit as Judoist

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Throw Down

Throw Down

Throw Down

In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.

Throw Down

Throw Down

In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.

96 min

A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.

In the world of Judo, failure is not an option.

96 min

A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.

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Original LanguageCN

Release Date7/8/2004

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Cast

Louis Koo

as Sze-To Bo

Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing

as Tony

Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi

as Mona

Tony Leung Ka-fai

as Lee Kong

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

as Boss Savage

Jordan Chan Siu-Chun

as Mona's Agent

Lo Hoi-Pang

as Master Cheng

Calvin Choi Yat-Chi

as Jing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Throw Down about?▾

A former Judo champion is given the chance to redeem himself after he befriends a competitor and an aspiring singer.

How long is Throw Down?▾

1h 36m

When was Throw Down released?▾

July 8, 2004

Who directed Throw Down?▾

Johnnie To

Who stars in Throw Down?▾

Louis Koo, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Cherrie Ying Choi-Yi

What genre is Throw Down?▾

Drama, Action

Is Throw Down available to stream?▾

Yes, on Criterion Channel