The Mission 1999
“Five men. They appreciate each other's guts and wisdom, and they are always perfect partners in missions. But now, they'll have to hold their pistols at each other...”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Network
- Milkyway Image
What is The Mission?
The Mission is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 19, 1999
- Studios
- Milkyway Image
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Milkyway Image
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Overview
The Mission is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Milkyway Image. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A triad boss hires five lethal protectors after surviving an assassination attempt.”
- Intense action sequences
- Ensemble of skilled killers
- Fast‑paced crime drama
- Short runtime limits character depth
- Violent content may not suit all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced crime stories with a tight ensemble of antiheroes.
Contains violence and criminal themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the main premise of The Mission (1999)?
The film follows triad boss Lung, who survives an assassination attempt and hires five killers—Curtis, James, Mike, Roy, and Shin—to protect him.
Who are the central characters?
The central characters are Lung, the triad boss, and the five hired protectors: Curtis, James, Mike, Roy, and Shin.
What genre does The Mission belong to?
It is classified as an action, crime, and drama film.
When was The Mission released?
It was released on 11/19/1999 in Hong Kong.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
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