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  1. The Mission (Chinese: 鎗火, jyutping: Coeng1 Fo2, lit. The Gunfire ) is a 1999 Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Johnnie To , and starring Anthony Wong , Francis Ng , Jackie Lui, Lam Suet , and Simon Yam .

  2. Synopsis. Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung orders Curtis to kill Shin in punishment for his affair with Mrs. Lung.

    • Johnnie To
    • 4
    • Wong Wa-Wo, Paco Yick Tin-Hung
    • 84 min
  3. Nov 19, 1999 · Media. Triad boss Lung, who has just escaped being killed in an assassination attempt hires the killers Curtis, James, Mike, Roy and Shin for his protection. Their grown solidarity is under compulsion when Lung orders Curtis to kill Shin in punishment for his affair with Mrs. Lung.

  4. For its artistry, The Mission won the Palme d'Or at the 1986 Cannes Film Festival (its highest prize), and the 1987 Academy Award for Best Cinematography (as a part of seven nominations, others being Best Picture, Director, Editing, Score, Art Direction, and Costume Design).

  5. The Mission(1999) is the most entertaining Johnie To movie i ever seen.For years i tried to watch many of his movie to know what the fuss about him and why he gain so much love in Western but every movie leave me with an unsatisfied feeling.Luckily this movie finally open my eyes about his direction style.Describe as a action crime movie with ...

  6. Nov 9, 2017 · Review: The Mission (1999) Hailed as the film that introduced Johnnie To to the film world beyond Hong Kong, The Missionis a testament to the power of minimalist filmmaking. It’s also a great jazz-riff of a film: loose, with the sort of staccato bursts of energy and formal exactitude that you’d expect of an exceptional jazz piece.

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  8. Jan 17, 2020 · In conclusion, “The Mission” is a masterful action film showcasing the qualities of Johnnie To's cinema, its elegance and its underlying themes. Besides containing some of the best action scenes in Hong Kong cinema, it is also a cleverly written work with a great cast, a timeless classic within the genre indicating the talent of its director.

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