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Line Walker (2016): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

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Line Walker is a 2016 crime drama directed by Jazz Boon, starring Dickson Wong Tak-Sang as CIB, Francis Ng Chun-Yu and Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $88.2 million worldwide. Stream it on AsianCrush and Cineverse, or rent it on MovieMe.

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Line Walker (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 48m (108 min)
Director
Jazz Boon
Genres
Drama , Crime , Action
Original language
Cantonese
Studio
Shaw Brothers
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Line Walker About?

The premise of Line Walker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When details about undercover police officers are erased from a police database, a veteran officer finds himself in a precarious situation. He must determine which of his colleagues are still working as law enforcement and which have been compromised and are now criminals. The ensuing investigation reveals a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal within the force.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Line Walker

Stream it on AsianCrush and Cineverse, or rent it from MovieMe. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Line Walker Cast & Characters

Dickson Wong Tak-Sang leads the cast as CIB, with Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Q-Sir / Inspector Q and Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man as Ding Siu-Ka. Directed by Jazz Boon; 79 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Line Walker Plot Summary

What happens in Line Walker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Hong Kong, the drama unfurls around the city’s Criminal Intelligence Bureau (CIB) and its undercover operatives who must live a double life in secrecy. They walk a fine line between lawful duties and shadowy identities, never sure when their cover might be blown or when they’ll be forced to abandon the lives they’ve built. The stakes are raised when it’s revealed that a mole lurks inside the police force, threatening to unravel everything and put everyone’s safety at immediate risk.

Full summary

The whole story of Line Walker, scene by scene

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Box office

Line Walker Box Office

Line Walker grossed $88.2 million worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$88.2M

International
$88.2M
Videos

Line Walker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Line Walker.

Line Walker Trailer HD - Chopflix
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Line Walker?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the Chief Inspector of Police in the CIB unit tasked with finding the missing undercover agents?
Details

Line Walker Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Operação Secreta” and “Operación Encubierta”.

Also known as
  • Operação Secreta
  • Operación Encubierta
  • 使徒行者1
  • Line Walker: The Movie
  • สายลับ สายลวง
  • 사도행자: 특별수사대
  • Shi tu xing zhe
  • Идущий по линии
  • Sứ Mệnh Nội Gián
  • הסמויים

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FAQ

Line Walker FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Line Walker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Line Walker?

Line Walker runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

When was Line Walker released?

Line Walker was released on August 11, 2016.

Who directed Line Walker?

Line Walker was directed by Jazz Boon.

More films by Jazz Boon

Who is in the cast of Line Walker?

Line Walker stars Dickson Wong Tak-Sang as CIB, Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Q-Sir / Inspector Q and Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man as Ding Siu-Ka, among 79 credited actors.

Where can I watch Line Walker?

In the US, Line Walker is streaming on AsianCrush, Cineverse and Darkroom and available to rent on MovieMe (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Line Walker make at the box office?

Line Walker grossed $88.2 million worldwide.

Does Line Walker have a post-credit scene?

No. Line Walker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Line Walker in?

The original language of Line Walker is Cantonese.

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