Bangkok Dangerous (2001) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
A hired killer gives up his career for love in this stylish crime drama from Thailand. Kong (Pawalit Mongkolpisit) is a hit man who never speaks as he carries out his deadly assignments. Kong has begun to grow tired of his life of crime, and becomes infatuated with Fon (Premsinee Ratanasopha), a beautiful young woman who works as an assistant in a drugstore. As Kong tries to win the affections of Fon, he decides to turn against the gangsters who control him, and use his skills to earn his freedom. Bangkok Dangerous was directed by the brother team of Danny Pang and Oxide Pang; Oxide previously directed Who Is Running. - Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Theatrical Release Date:
10/19/2001
DVD Release Date:
03/05/2002
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for strong violence and sexuality.
Run Time:
105 min.
Distributor(s):
First Look
Production Co.:
Pang Brothers
Director(s):
Themes:
Redemption, Hired Killers
Tone:
Forceful, Quirky, Stylized, Tense
Keywords:
criminal, hitman, infatuation
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (10-19-2001)
Language:
Thai
Status:
DVD