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Gen-X Cops (1999): Cast

Gen-X Cops (1999) movie poster

Gen-X Cops is a 1999 action thriller directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing, starring Jackie Chan as Poor Fisherman (Cameo), Daniel Wu and Ron Smoorenburg. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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Gen-X Cops (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Benny Chan Muk-Sing
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime , Comedy
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
Media Asia Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Gen-X Cops About?

The premise of Gen-X Cops without spoilers.

Four young Hong Kong police officers are paired to take on organised crime, willing to use any means—even crossing legal lines—to achieve their goals. Their first mission involves hunting down a criminal gang that has stolen an entire shipment of explosives, forcing the team into a high‑stakes showdown.

Gen-X Cops Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • electronic music score
  • 1990s
  • world cinema
  • f word
  • profanity
  • machismo
  • neo noir
  • coming of age
  • reference to mike tyson
  • reference to leonardo di caprio
  • reference to jackie chan
  • reference to diego maradona
+38 more
  • reference to madonna
  • teamwork
  • urban setting
  • bilingualism
  • investigation
  • boat
  • undercover cop
  • beach
  • warehouse
  • police car
  • police station
  • detonator
  • police detective
  • detective
  • outrunning explosion
  • jumping from height
  • female police captain
  • female police chief
  • freefall
  • street shootout
  • product placement
  • juvenile delinquent
  • police academy
  • slow motion action scene
  • seizure
  • dual wield
  • obesity
  • mexican standoff
  • canadian
  • japanese
  • australian
  • cameo
  • rooftop
  • evacuation
  • convention center
  • news report
  • media coverage
  • watching tv
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Cast & crew

Gen-X Cops Cast & Characters

Jackie Chan leads the cast as Poor Fisherman (Cameo), with Daniel Wu as Daniel and Ron Smoorenburg as Fighter #1. Directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing; 35 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Benny Chan Muk-Sing

More films directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing: Meow, Call of Heroes, The White Storm and City Under Siege.

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Gen-X Cops Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “特警新人类” and “Полиция будущего”.

Also known as
  • 特警新人类
  • Полиция будущего
  • Geração X em ação
  • Gen-X zsaruk
  • Печени ченгета
  • 젠 엑스 캅
  • ジェネックス・コップ
  • Gliny
  • Đặc Cảnh Tân Nhân Loại

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FAQ

Gen-X Cops FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Gen-X Cops, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Gen-X Cops?

Gen-X Cops runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was Gen-X Cops released?

Gen-X Cops was released on June 18, 1999.

Who directed Gen-X Cops?

Gen-X Cops was directed by Benny Chan Muk-Sing.

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Who is in the cast of Gen-X Cops?

Gen-X Cops stars Jackie Chan as Poor Fisherman (Cameo), Daniel Wu as Daniel and Ron Smoorenburg as Fighter #1, among 35 credited actors.

Does Gen-X Cops have a post-credit scene?

No. Gen-X Cops has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Gen-X Cops in?

The original language of Gen-X Cops is Cantonese.

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