Star Runner (2003): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Star Runner is a 2003 action drama directed by Daniel Lee, starring Vanness Wu as Bond Cheung, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui and Wong Yau-Nam. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $430,260 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Daniel Lee
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Filmko Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Star Runner About?
The premise of Star Runner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A determined fighter prepares for the most decisive hand‑to‑hand showdown of his career, aiming to claim the Champion Star Runner title. He devises a lethal hybrid that blends Thai kickboxing with Chinese kung fu, entering a ruthless Pan‑Asian mixed‑martial‑arts tournament where rules are minimal, anything goes, and lives are bought and sold.
Star Runner Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- reference to pubic hair
- martial arts
- dreadlocks
- underground tournament
- underground fighting
- tournament
- mixed martial arts
Star Runner Cast & Characters
Vanness Wu leads the cast as Bond Cheung, with Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Coach Lau and Wong Yau-Nam as Lau. Directed by Daniel Lee; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Lee
- Vanness Wu as Bond Cheung
- Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Coach Lau
- Wong Yau-Nam as Lau
- Ricardo Mamood-Vega as Coach Rudy
Also Starring in Star Runner
· 23 more- Andy On Chi-Kit Tank Wong
- Ti Lung Brother Lung
- David Chiang Da-Wei Bond's grandfather
- Ken Lo Wai-Kwong
- Chin Ka-Lok
- Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting
- Matt Chow Hoi-Kwong
- Gary Mak Wing-Lun
- Shaun Tam Chun-Yin Chris Young
- Xiong Xinxin
- Billy Chow Bei-Lei
- Max Mok Siu-Chung
- Jude Poyer British Fighter
- Philip Ng Wan-Lung
- Kim Hyun-joo Mei Chung
- Tang Tai-Wo
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More from Daniel Lee
More films directed by Daniel Lee, best-rated first: The Climbers, 14 Blades, Dragon Blade and Song of the Assassins.
Star Runner Plot Summary
What happens in Star Runner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bond Cheung is a high school student in Hong Kong with a deep passion for Muay Thai kickboxing. He trains at a local boxing gym under the guidance of Coach Lau from the Kong Ching team, chasing a shot at the prestigious Star Runner Pan Asian Martial Arts Competition. While taking summer courses, he finds himself drawn to his new Korean teacher, Kim Mei Chiu. It’s revealed that she’s recently moved to Hong Kong to start over after a breakup in Korea, and the two gradually move from friendship to something more, despite the controversy surrounding their bond.
Full summary
The whole story of Star Runner, scene by scene
Star Runner Box Office
Star Runner grossed $430,260 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$430.3K
- International
- $430.3K
How Well Do You Know Star Runner?
9 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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What sport does Bond Cheung primarily train in at the beginning of the film?
Star Runner Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Mahi thriamvou” and “The Kumite”.
- Also known as
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- Mahi thriamvou
- The Kumite
- Купата на звездите
- Star Runner - A Disputa Final
- 스타 러너
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Star Runner FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Star Runner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Star Runner?
Star Runner runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Star Runner released?
Star Runner was released on November 27, 2003.
Who directed Star Runner?
Star Runner was directed by Daniel Lee.
More films by Daniel Lee Who is in the cast of Star Runner?
Star Runner stars Vanness Wu as Bond Cheung, Gordon Liu Chia-Hui as Coach Lau and Wong Yau-Nam as Lau, among 27 credited actors.
How much did Star Runner make at the box office?
Star Runner grossed $430,260 worldwide.
Does Star Runner have a post-credit scene?
No. Star Runner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Star Runner in?
The original language of Star Runner is Cantonese.
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