Red Corner (1997)

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The strong anti-China beliefs of actor and political activist Richard Gere were evident in this Hitchcockian thriller that sought to expose the civil and human rights abuses of that country's legal system. Gere stars as Jack Moore, counsel to a large media conglomerate seeking to open trade relations with China, thereby delivering American television shows by satellite to the largest untapped market in the world. After an evening out at a nightclub and fashion show, Jack goes home with a beautiful model (Jessey Meng), then wakes up the next morning to discover her dead body. To his horror, Jack is accused of murdering the girl, who is revealed to have been the daughter of a high-ranking general. Assigned a court-appointed lawyer, Shen Yuelin (Bai Ling), Jack discovers that the repressive Chinese court system does not grant bail, encourages quick guilty pleas and executions, and looks upon him with disfavor for his Western moral turpitude. Finally persuading Shen that he's innocent, Jack and his lawyer embark on an investigation impeded at every turn by Chinese authorities, eventually uncovering a plot to discredit Jack and his company's entry into China. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

Starring:: Richard Gere, Bai Ling, (more)

Director(s):: Jon Avnet

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Red Corner

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 122 mins

Complete Cast of Red Corner

Richard Gere - Jack Moore
Bradley Whitford - Bob Ghery
Peter Donat - David McAndrews
Tsai Chin - Chairman Xu
James Fox - Li Cheng
Richard Venture - Ambassador Reed

Bai Ling - Shen Yuelin
Byron Mann - Lin Dan
Robert Stanton - Ed Pratt
James Hong - Lin Shou
Ulrich Matschoss - Gerhardt Hoffman
Jessey Meng - Hong Ling

Director(s):: Jon Avnet

Writer(s):: Robert King

Producer(s):: Jon Avnet, Rosalie Swedlin, Jordan Kerner

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: R(Not For Children, Adult Situations)

Red Corner Awards:

1997 - National Board of Review - Freedom of Expression Award
1997 - National Board of Review - Best Breakthrough Performer
1997 - National Board of Review - Freedom of Expression Award

Warning: This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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	Janet E.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

We absolutely loved this movie. A lot of captions for the Chinese language many of the actors spoke, but it was still a very suspenseful and heartwarming story. It is a keeper!

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	Megan E.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

This movie was entertaining and for those involved in the legal system, an interesting view of the Chinese legal system. However, be aware that Richard Gere's political views towards China do skew the movie. Bai Ling is fabulous! Good movie to watch when wanting a suspense but not necessarily a movie to purchase.