Chungking Express
1994
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Synopsis
Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.
Key facts
Cast
Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Faye Wong, Valerie Chow, Piggy Chan Kam-Chuen, Kwan Lee-Na, Leung San
Original language
Cantonese
First release
July 14, 1994 (Denmark)
Production companies
Jet Tone Films
Awards
Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film
Setting
Hong Kong
Filming locations
Hong Kong
Crew
Screenplay
Wong Kar-wai
Producer
Jeffrey Lau, Yi-kan Chan
Cinematography
Andrew Lau Wai-keung, Christopher Doyle
Editing
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung, Hai Kit-Wai, William Chang Suk-Ping
Music
Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Michael Galasso, Roel A. García
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Hong Kong International Film Festival 2018 generic - Brigitte Lin tribute
- Couch Film Festival 2007
- Independent Spirit Awards 1997 generic
- International Film Festival Rotterdam 1995 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1994 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 1994 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Chongqing selin | |
| Alternate title | Chunking Express | |
| Alternate title | Chung King Express | |
| Alternate title | Chungking Express | |
| Alternate title | Chunghing Samlam | |
| Alternate title | Chong qing sen lin | |
| Alternate title | Hong Kong Express |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | 重慶森林 電影原聲大碟 - Frankie Chan (1995) | 3 releases, 2016-2022: Universal Music Hong Kong |
| CD | 重慶森林 電影原聲大碟 - Frankie Chan (1995) | 8 releases, 1995-2021: Cinepoly, Polydor, Universal Music Hong Kong |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Denmark | July 14, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | July 14, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Norway | July 14, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | July 14, 1994 |
| Theatrical | France | March 22, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Japan | July 15, 1995 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 2, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | October 5, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 24, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 8, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 26, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 19, 1996 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 8, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 28, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | April 12, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Greece | April 26, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Spain | July 1, 1996 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | August 21, 1997 |
| Television | Germany | August 19, 1998 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 28, 2013 |
| Theatrical | France | October 18, 2017 |
| Streaming | United States | December 4, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 10, 2020 |
| Streaming | Canada | December 18, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | December 24, 2020 |
| Television | Portugal | February 3, 2021 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | March 4, 2021 |
| Streaming | Greece | March 22, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Russia | May 6, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 20, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Ukraine | July 29, 2021 |
| Theatrical | Finland | August 27, 2021 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | April 20, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Russia | July 14, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | November 30, 2022 |
| Theatrical | Puerto Rico | September 27, 2025 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | February 26, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Germany | September 15, 2022 |
Full credits
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Cast | Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia (Woman in Blonde Wig), Takeshi Kaneshiro (He Zhiwu / Cop 223), Tony Leung Chiu-wai (Cop 663), Faye Wong (Faye), Valerie Chow (Air Hostess), Piggy Chan Kam-Chuen (Owner of Eatery), Kwan Lee-Na (May), Leung San (K Store Clerk), Zhiming Huang (Man), Liang Zhen (The 2nd May), Vickie Eng (Bar Maid (uncredited)), Lynne Langdon (Complaining Customer (uncredited)), Thom Baker (Drug Dealer (uncredited)), Joh Chung-Sing (Man (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Wong Kar-wai |
| Producer | Jeffrey Lau, Yi-kan Chan |
| Executive producer | Jessica Chan Pui-Wah |
| Cinematography | Andrew Lau Wai-keung, Christopher Doyle |
| Editing | Eric Kwong Chi-Leung, Hai Kit-Wai, William Chang Suk-Ping |
| Music | Frankie Chan Fan-kei, Michael Galasso, Roel A. García |
| Production design | William Chang Suk-Ping |
| Visual effects | Jackie Tang |
| Sound | Ronny Ching Siu-lung |
| Costumes | William Chang Suk-Ping |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
