Hard Boiled (1992) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Directed by John Woo | Starring Chow Yun Fat

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Title: Hard Boiled (1992)

Genre: Action, Thriller

Plot Synopsis:
In this high-octane action film, Inspector “Tequila” Yuen, a tough Hong Kong cop, teams up with undercover officer Tony to dismantle a ruthless arms-smuggling syndicate led by the merciless Johnny Wong. As they navigate a treacherous underworld, their mission culminates in an explosive showdown at a hospital, showcasing director John Woo’s signature stylized action sequences.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: John Woo
• Cast:
  • Chow Yun-Fat as Inspector “Tequila” Yuen
  • Tony Leung Chiu-Wai as Alan
  • Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as Johnny Wong
  • Teresa Mo as Teresa Chang
  • Philip Chan as Superintendent Pang

YouTube Trailer:
Hard Boiled | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Hard Boiled (1992)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Ethan Colburn – ★★★★☆
   “John Woo’s Hard Boiled is an endlessly rewatchable modern classic; I hooted and hollered at literally every moment. Undoubtedly, one of the coolest and greatest action movies ever made.”
2. Sean Gilman – ★★★★½
   “A career-spanning chat with Hong Kong icon John Woo. Hard Boiled is a testament to his unparalleled craftsmanship in action cinema.”
3. Todd Gaines – ★★★★★
   “The Rouge Cop and the Undercover Cop up against some gangster motherfuckers in John Woo’s blueprint on how to make the motherfucker of all motherfuckin’ action movies.”

Meta Description:
Hard Boiled (1992) is a Hong Kong action thriller directed by John Woo. The film stars Chow Yun-Fat as Inspector “Tequila” Yuen, who partners with undercover cop Alan, played by Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, to take down a violent arms-smuggling ring. Renowned for its intense action sequences and stylized gunplay, Hard Boiled is considered a seminal work in action cinema.