What is Front Page?
Front Page is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1990
- Studios
- Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd.
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
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Overview
Front Page is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Hui's Film Production Co., Ltd.. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tabloid boss hires a martial artist to chase a headline and save his paper.”
- Humorous take on journalism
- Martial‑arts action adds excitement
- Remake of a beloved 1976 Hong Kong comedy
- Short runtime of 92 minutes
- Relies on nostalgia for fans of the original
Watch it if you enjoy quirky comedies that blend crime capers with martial‑arts action.
The film is a light‑hearted comedy with mild action, appropriate for general audiences.
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What genre does Front Page belong to?
Front Page is classified as a comedy and crime film.
When was Front Page released?
It was released in Hong Kong on August 24, 1990.
Is Front Page an original story?
The film is a remake of the Hui Brothers' 1976 film The Private Eyes.
Who does the tabloid owner hire in the story?
He hires martial artist Bill Lee to help obtain a headline.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
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