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Surveillance (1997)

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In 1990s China, a dock worker's murder sparks a major manhunt for a crime boss known as the Wise One. Detective Yan Gao leads the covert operation, enlisting port guard Ye for nighttime surveillance. As Ye juggles secrecy, a strained romance, and rising tensions, the lines between duty and personal life begin to blur.

Release Date
November 8, 1997
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
6.8/10 (9 votes)

Directors: Huang Jianxin, Yang Yazhou

Cast: Feng Gong, Jiang Shan, Teng Rujun, Niu Zhen-Hua, Zhang Jiayi, Chen Hao, Haihai Lin

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Surveillance

Surveillance

6.8
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In 1990s China, a dock worker's murder sparks a major manhunt for a crime boss known as the Wise One. Detective Yan Gao leads the covert operation, enlisting port guard Ye for nighttime surveillance. As Ye juggles secrecy, a strained romance, and rising tensions, the lines between duty and personal life begin to blur.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageChinese
Release Date11/8/1997
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Cast

Feng Gong

as Ye Minzhu

Jiang Shan

as Bai Lin

Teng Rujun

as Tian Gongshun

Niu Zhen-Hua

as Zhi Zhe

Zhang Jiayi

as Gao Yang

Chen Hao

as Tong Tong

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Haihai Lin

as Xiao Tai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surveillance about?

In 1990s China, a dock worker's murder sparks a major manhunt for a crime boss known as the Wise One. Detective Yan Gao leads the covert operation, enlisting port guard Ye for nighttime surveillance. …

How long is Surveillance?

1h 40m

When was Surveillance released?

November 8, 1997

Who directed Surveillance?

Huang Jianxin, Yang Yazhou

Who stars in Surveillance?

Feng Gong, Jiang Shan, Teng Rujun

What genre is Surveillance?

Comedy, Drama, Horror