Kidnap (1974)
Original title: 天網
Kidnap is a 1974 Chinese-language action movie directed by Cheng Kang, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Lo Lieh, Fan Mei-Sheng and Hu Chin.
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....
Quick answers
What is Kidnap about?
Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....
When was Kidnap released?
Kidnap was released on 28 November 1974.
How long is Kidnap?
Kidnap runs 2h 2m.
Who made Kidnap?
Kidnap was directed by Cheng Kang.
Cast
- Lo Lieh as Lung Wei
- Fan Mei-Sheng as Chao Hai Chuan
- Hu Chin as Chin Chueh
- Tung Lin as Niu Ta Kang
- Liu Wu-Chi as Chin Chueh's friend
- Lam Wai-Tiu as Ting Hsiao Chiang
- Yang Chi-Ching as Sung Liang Tsai
- Ching Miao as Wang Hsi Jen
- Fung Ging-Man as Ex-kidnapper
- Wang Hsieh as Chief Warden
- Chiang Tao as Cop 1037
- Chiang Nan as Fu Kuei Tsai