Saving Mr. Wu 2015
“How much is your life worth?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Ding Sheng
- Networks
- Beijing Going Zoom Media, Shanghai New Culture Media Group, Heyi Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Hi-YAH
What is Saving Mr. Wu?
Topic: Film "Saving Mr. Wu" (2015).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 30, 2015
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China
- Studios
- Beijing Going Zoom Media, Shanghai New Culture Media Group, Heyi Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 121 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Beijing Going Zoom Media, Shanghai New Culture Media Group, Heyi Pictures
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Title: Saving Mr. Wu (Chinese: 解救吾先生), previously known as The Strongest Competitor (Chinese: 最強對手).
Release Year: 2015.
Release Dates: 2015.09.30 (Source 5), 10/02/2015 (US) (Source 1).
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action crime thriller.
Director: Ding Sheng.
Cast: Andy Lau, Liu Ye, Wu Ruofu, Wang Qianyuan.
Plot: Mr. Wu, a Hong Kong movie star, is kidnapped in Beijing by Zhang Hua's gang. The police form a task force to search for him. Detectives in charge have only twenty hours before the deadline.
Basis: Based on a true abduction case where cast member Wu Ruofu was the victim.
Runtime: 1h 46m.
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Saving Mr. Wu worth watching?
Saving Mr. Wu holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 121 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Saving Mr. Wu and when was it released?
Saving Mr. Wu is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2015. Release status: Released.
Who directed Saving Mr. Wu?
Saving Mr. Wu was directed by Ding Sheng.
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