Movie

From the Queen to the Chief Executive

★ 7.2(6)20011h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Herman Yau
Release date: 2001-05-10
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released

From the Queen to the Chief Executive — trailer

About From the Queen to the Chief Executive

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Herman Yau, starring Stephen Tang Shu-Wing, Jing Ai and David Lee Wai-Sheung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch From the Queen to the Chief Executive in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1985, Cheung Yau-ming was one of five miscreants involved in the brutal murder of a white couple. As he was still a juvenile, the court ordered him to be "detained at Her Majesty's pleasure," a clause in British law allowing the government to imprison young offenders for an indefinite period. The film picks up in 1997, with Yau-ming (now 28) being paid a visit by a girl named Cheung Yue-ling. With only six months to go before the Handover, Yau-ming and 22 other prisoners hope to have their sentences determined soon, fearing what might happen should the decision about what to do with them become the province of incoming Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa.

Cast

Stephen Tang Shu-Wing

Councillor Leung Chung Ken

Jing Ai

Cheung Yue Ling

David Lee Wai-Sheung

Cheung Yau Ming

Herman Yau

Guitar player

Tony Chow Kwok-Chung

Legislative Council Chairman

Eddie Chan Shu-Chi

Councillor

Yeung Kin-Chung

Leung Siu Chung

Ursula Wong Yue-Si

Leung Sau Yee

Tong Ka-Fai

1985's news presenter

Winnie Leung Man-Yee

Reporter

Tong Wai-Hung

1985 convict

Johnnie Guy

John's Father

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch From the Queen to the Chief Executive in Canada?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is From the Queen to the Chief Executive on Netflix?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is From the Queen to the Chief Executive?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in From the Queen to the Chief Executive?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive stars Stephen Tang Shu-Wing, Jing Ai, David Lee Wai-Sheung, Herman Yau and Tony Chow Kwok-Chung.

When did From the Queen to the Chief Executive come out?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is a 2001 movie directed by Herman Yau.

What genre is From the Queen to the Chief Executive?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed From the Queen to the Chief Executive?+

From the Queen to the Chief Executive was directed by Herman Yau.