Movie

Running on Empty

★ 5.0(1)19911h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Hoh Cheuk-Wing
Release date: 1991-04-08
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Chun Sing Film Company

About Running on Empty

Running on Empty is a 1991 movie in the Crime, Drama and History genres, directed by Hoh Cheuk-Wing, starring Frankie Lam, Jacqueline Ng Suet-Man and Terrence Fok Shui-Wah. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Running on Empty in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on a true story, and recreated from the personal account of one of the robbers, the film follows an immigrant from mainland China in 1975 as he works with a team to plan to rob an armored car carrying seven million dollars from the Hang Seng Bank in Hong Kong.

Cast

Frankie Lam

Jacqueline Ng Suet-Man

Terrence Fok Shui-Wah

Chin Shih-Erh

Hung San-Nam

Alan Chui Chung-San

Kwong Wa

Lee Siu-Kay

Policeman

Ho Wing-Cheung

Assassin

John Chong

Lee Yiu-King

Thug

Gregory Charles Rivers

Journalist

Themes & keywords

based on true storyheistbank robberytrue crimebank heist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Running on Empty in Canada?+

Running on Empty is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Running on Empty on Netflix?+

Running on Empty is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty stars Frankie Lam, Jacqueline Ng Suet-Man, Terrence Fok Shui-Wah, Chin Shih-Erh and Hung San-Nam.

When did Running on Empty come out?+

Running on Empty is a 1991 movie directed by Hoh Cheuk-Wing.

What genre is Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty is Crime, Drama, History and Action film.

Who directed Running on Empty?+

Running on Empty was directed by Hoh Cheuk-Wing.