The Corruptor (1999)
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49% of critics liked it
(47 reviews) -
42% of users liked it
(9,440 ratings)
Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat) was the first Chinese-born immigrant in the NYPD, and is now one of the force's most decorated officers. As such, he's been named leader of the city's Asian Gang Unit, who are the primary peacekeepers in Chinatown. Trouble has just arrived for the Triads, the… More Nick Chen (Chow Yun-Fat) was the first Chinese-born immigrant in the NYPD, and is now one of the force's most decorated officers. As such, he's been named leader of the city's Asian Gang Unit, who are the primary peacekeepers in Chinatown. Trouble has just arrived for the Triads, the long-entrenched Chinese gangsters who are the real power behind Chinatown. After years of posing as honest businessmen, the Triad's powers are threatened by the newly arrived Fukienese Dragons. With a gang war on the horizon, the city sends a new recruit, Danny Wallace (Mark Wahlberg), to join Chen's unit. Danny finds Chen and the AGU in a very comfortable (perhaps too comfortable) relationship with the Triads. When the mobsters attempt to corrupt Danny, Chen must reassess his relationship with the Triads, and Danny must also learn that certain concessions must be made to ensure the peace in this world set apart from the rest of New York. ~ Ron Wells, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Foley
- Written By
- Robert Pucci
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
R,
- In Theaters
- Jun 1, 1998 Wide
- Studio
- New Line Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Hard Boiled, directed by the master of the genre, director John Woo, is a cult favorite. The Corruptor isn't in that league.
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, Chicago Tribune
It surprises by taking us inside Chinatown, where we discover just how sinister and elaborate the relationships between the police and the businessmen can be.
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Chuck Rudolph, Matinee Magazine
A memo to Chow Yun-Fat: Get back to Hong Kong on the double!
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Jim Chastain, Norman Transcript
The bad messages this film sends out clearly outweigh the positive ones.
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Ross Anthony, Hollywood Report Card
Despite a few unlikely plot developments, "The Corruptor" is compelling from start to finish
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Cast
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Yun-Fat Chow
as Nick Chen
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Mark Wahlberg
as Danny Wallace
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Ric Young
as Henry Lee
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Paul Ben-Victor
as Schabacker
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Jon Kit Lee
as Jack
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Andrew Pang
as Willy Ung
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Brian Cox
as Sean Wallace
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Elizabeth Lindsey
as Louise Deng
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Byron Mann
as Bobby Vu
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Kim Chan
as Benny Wong
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Bill MacDonald
as Vince Kirkpatrick
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Susie Trinh
as Amy San
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Tovah Feldshuh
as Margaret Wheeler
- Richard Young
- Marie Matiko
