---
title: "Cold War"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-war-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 137409
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cold War (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-war-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Cold War is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Edko Films, Irresistible Alpha Limited, Irresistible Delta. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Rival vice‑commissioners race to rescue kidnapped officers while battling corruption."

### Why Watch
- Intense cat‑and‑mouse chase
- Intricate police power struggle
- Atmospheric Hong Kong backdrop

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complex plot may be hard to follow
- Violent kidnapping scenes
- Tone & Suitability: Features intense kidnapping and corruption themes, appropriate for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, political, investigation, rivalry

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/cold-war-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sunny Luk Kim-Ching, Leung Lok-Man
- **Networks / Studios**: Edko Films, Irresistible Alpha Limited, Irresistible Delta

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing** as *Sean Lau*
- **Tony Leung Ka-fai** as *M.B. Waise Lee*
- **Charlie Yeung Choi-Nei** as *Phoenix Leung*
- **Gordon Lam Ka-Tung** as *Albert Kwong Chi-lap*
- **Chin Ka-Lok** as *Vincent Tsui Wing-kee*
- **Andy On Chi-Kit** as *Michael Shek*
- **Terence Yin Chi-Wai** as *To Man*
- **Andy Lau** as *Philip Luk Ming-wah*
- **Aarif Rahman** as *Billy Cheung Kwok-piu*
- **Eddie Peng Yu-Yan** as *Joe Lee Ka-cheun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Cold War belong to?
It is classified as an action and thriller film.

### Q: When was Cold War released?
It opened in Hong Kong, Macau, and China on 8 November 2012.

### Q: Who are the central police figures in the story?
The plot focuses on vice‑commissioners Sean Rau and M.B. Lee, who compete for the commissioner’s seat.

### Q: What central incident drives the narrative?
The kidnapping of five specially trained police officers in Hong Kong sets the story in motion.

### Q: Did the film feature at any notable festivals?
Yes, it was selected as the opening film of the 17th Busan International Film Festival.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cold War — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/137409)
- [Cold War (2012 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War_(2012_film))
- [Studená válka – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studen%C3%A1_v%C3%A1lka)
- [Cold War & Cinema (2021) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1543015-cold-war-cinema/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*