The Blacksheep Affair 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Lam Wai-Lun
- Networks
- Eastern Film Production, China Star Entertainment, Win's Entertainment Ltd.
- Where to Stream
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What is The Blacksheep Affair?
The Blacksheep Affair is a 1998 feature film produced in Hong Kong that falls under the action and thriller genres. The story follows a patriotic Chinese police officer named Yim Dong, who is reassigned to the fictional Eastern European country of Lavernia as a disciplinary measure for failing to follow orders during a plane hijacking operation.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 31, 1998
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Eastern Film Production, China Star Entertainment, Win's Entertainment Ltd.
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 20 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Eastern Film Production, China Star Entertainment, Win's Entertainment Ltd.
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Overview
The Blacksheep Affair is a 1998 feature film produced in Hong Kong that falls under the action and thriller genres. The story follows a patriotic Chinese police officer named Yim Dong, who is reassigned to the fictional Eastern European country of Lavernia as a disciplinary measure for failing to follow orders during a plane hijacking operation. While in Lavernia, Yim Dong encounters his former girlfriend, Chan Pun, who had relocated to the country following the events at Tiananmen Square. Their lives become complicated when they cross paths with Keizo Mishima, the charismatic and villainous leader of the Japanese cult Aum Shinryuu. The film features a cast that includes Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Shu Qi, and Andrew Lin Hoi. The production has a runtime of approximately 90 to 96 minutes and received a 15+ content rating. It was released in Hong Kong on February 14, 1998, and subsequently in the United States on October 31, 1998. The movie is categorized as a suspenseful production involving police and cult-related themes.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced Chinese officer faces a dangerous cult while reuniting with his past in Eastern Europe.”
- Features a high-stakes narrative involving international cult activity.
- Showcases a dramatic reunion between two characters with a shared history.
- Delivers a fast-paced blend of action and suspense set in a fictional European locale.
- The film's tone and subject matter may feel dated to modern viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy 1990s Hong Kong action cinema featuring geopolitical tension and cult-themed thrillers.
The film is rated 15+ and maintains a suspenseful, action-oriented pace throughout its 90 to 96-minute runtime.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1990s Hong Kong action cinema who enjoy stories involving political intrigue and cult-based suspense.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime between 90 and 96 minutes.
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No, The Blacksheep Affair is a standalone feature film.
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