Protégé (2007)
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One Night in Mongkok director Derek Yee takes a trip into the underworld with this crime drama starring Andy Lau, Lewis Koo, Daniel Wu, and Anita Yuen. An undercover cop infiltrates a major heroin ring, skillfully ascending the ranks from low-level dealer to middle management. After falling for a beautiful addict, the policeman is hand picked by the ailing crime boss to take over the entire syndicate once he's gone. His priorities blurred by an infernal combination of money, power, and seven years undercover, the cop chosen to clean up the streets finds his true identity gradually slipping away as a malevolent new persona begins to take hold. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Derek Yee
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Protégé
One Night in Mongkok director Derek Yee takes a trip into the underworld with this crime drama starring Andy Lau, Lewis Koo, Daniel Wu, and Anita Yuen. An undercover cop infiltrates a major heroin ring, skillfully ascending the ranks from low-level dealer to middle management. After falling for a beautiful addict, the policeman is hand picked by the ailing crime boss to take over the entire syndicate once he's gone. His priorities blurred by an infernal combination of money, power, and seven years undercover, the cop chosen to clean up the streets finds his true identity gradually slipping away as a malevolent new persona begins to take hold. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of Protégé
- Daniel Wu - Nick
- Zhang Jingchu - Fan
- Derek Yee - Mui Chi-wah
- Tung Tseo-tsz - Fan's Daughter
- Andy Lau - Kwan
- Louis Koo - Fan's Husband
- Anita Yuen - Kwan's Wife
- Director(s):
- Derek Yee
- Writer(s):
- Derek Yee
- Producer(s):
- Andre Morgan, Peter Chan
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Categories:
- Foreign
Warning:
This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language.
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