Lifeline (1997): Cast
Lifeline is a 1997 action thriller directed by Johnnie To, starring Lam Suet as Arsonist (uncredited), Sean Lau and Yuen Bun. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Original language
- Cantonese
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lifeline About?
The premise of Lifeline without spoilers.
Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames. A heroic yet cocky firefighter ignores the risks of his job while struggling to confront his own inner demons. When a massive, volatile inferno erupts, he must overcome his rivalry with his boss and work together if either of them hopes to survive.
Lifeline Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- job
- firefighter
- fireman
Lifeline Cast & Characters
Lam Suet leads the cast as Arsonist (uncredited), with Sean Lau as Chief Yau Sui and Yuen Bun as Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok. Directed by Johnnie To; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Johnnie To
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Lam Suet as Arsonist (uncredited) - Sean Lau as Chief Yau Sui
- Yuen Bun as Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok
- Alex Fong Chung-Sun as Raymond Cheung Man Kit
Also Starring in Lifeline
· 19 more- Lam Kwok-Kit Firefighter
- Raymond Ho-Yin Wong Wong Ho Yin
- Damian Lau Chung-Yan Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai
- Chiu Chi-Shing Firefighter
- Lu Ching-Ting Firefighter
- Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling Madam Lo Ka Wai
- Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung Dr. Annie Chan
- Jackson Ha Chak-Shun Firefighter
- Hung Wai-Leung Construction Worker
- Patrick Dunn Madam Lo's Husband
- Chan Man-Lei Chan Man-Lei
- Yuen Ling-To Factory Manager
- Annabelle Lau Hiu-Tung Factory Worker Trapped in Fire
- Kenneth Chan Annie's Boyfriend
- Cyrus Wong Ka-Ming Firefighter
- Eileen Yeow Janet
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- Shin Kam-Ching Firefighter
- Lau Man-Yee
- Kwok Yee-Kiu
More from Johnnie To
More films directed by Johnnie To, best-rated first: Drug War, Vengeance, Triad Election and Office.
Lifeline Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Vinegar Syndrome Archive Promo Trailer [Subtitled]
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Lifeline FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lifeline, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lifeline?
Lifeline runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Lifeline released?
Lifeline was released on January 3, 1997.
Who directed Lifeline?
Lifeline was directed by Johnnie To.
More films by Johnnie To Who is in the cast of Lifeline?
Lifeline stars Lam Suet as Arsonist (uncredited), Sean Lau as Chief Yau Sui and Yuen Bun as Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok, among 23 credited actors.
Does Lifeline have a post-credit scene?
No. Lifeline has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Lifeline in?
The original language of Lifeline is Cantonese.
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