Running Out Of Time Collection

The "Running Out Of Time Collection" is a two-film series originating in 1999, widely recognized as a significant contribution to Hong Kong crime caper cinema. The collection commenced with the release of Running Out of Time (1999), followed by a sequel two years later in 2001. Co-directed by Johnnie To and Law Wing Cheong, the films feature Lau Ching Wan reprising his role as a persistent police officer, confronting another righteous robber portrayed by Ekin Cheng. The second installment in the collection, Running Out of Time 2, garnered recognition for its technical achievements, winning awards for Best Film Editing and Best Action Choreography at the 39th Golden Horse Awards. The entire collection has a total runtime of 188 minutes and a reported total budget of 225,000. The combined revenue generated by the two films is 2,622,832. This film collection represents a notable chapter in the career of Johnnie To, and also marks the early directorial work of Law Wing Cheong. The series is characterized by its tight pacing and action-oriented storytelling within the Hong Kong crime genre. The two films together have a combined runtime of 188 minutes.