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Operation Mekong

Original title: Mei Gong he xing dong
  • 2016
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.6K
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Operation Mekong (2016)
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Inspired by the true story known as the Mekong Massacre--two Chinese commercial vessels are ambushed while traveling down the Mekong River in the waters of the Golden Triangle, one of the la... Read allInspired by the true story known as the Mekong Massacre--two Chinese commercial vessels are ambushed while traveling down the Mekong River in the waters of the Golden Triangle, one of the largest drug-manufacturing regions in the world. 13 sailors are executed at gunpoint, and 90... Read allInspired by the true story known as the Mekong Massacre--two Chinese commercial vessels are ambushed while traveling down the Mekong River in the waters of the Golden Triangle, one of the largest drug-manufacturing regions in the world. 13 sailors are executed at gunpoint, and 900,000 methamphetamine pills are recovered at the scene. Upon discovery, the Chinese govern... Read all

  • Director
    • Dante Lam
  • Writers
    • Dante Lam
    • Kang-Kei Chu
    • Siu-Kwan Lau
  • Stars
    • Hanyu Zhang
    • Eddie Peng
    • Baoguo Chen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    5.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dante Lam
    • Writers
      • Dante Lam
      • Kang-Kei Chu
      • Siu-Kwan Lau
    • Stars
      • Hanyu Zhang
      • Eddie Peng
      • Baoguo Chen
    • 28User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Hanyu Zhang
    Hanyu Zhang
    • Gao Gang
    Eddie Peng
    Eddie Peng
    • Fang Xinwu
    Baoguo Chen
    Baoguo Chen
    • Jiang Haifeng, Minister of Public Security
    Chun Sun
    Chun Sun
    • Yu Ping
    Wenjuan Feng
    Wenjuan Feng
    • Guo Bing
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    Wai-Kwong Lo
    • Xing Deng
    • (as Hui Kang Low)
    Xudong Wu
    • The Bulls Team Leader
    Carl Ng
    Carl Ng
    • Pierre
    Jian Zhao
    • Guo Xu
    Mandy Wei
    Mandy Wei
    • Fang Xinwu's Girlfriend
    Xianda Liu
    • Xie Wenfeng
    Liguo Zhan
    • Fu Baowei
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    • P'Som
    Bhubhing Bhangsa-Ard
    • San Kyi
    Pawarith Monkolpisit
    • Naw Khar
    Amigo
    • Bingo
    • (as dog)
    Zobra
    • Bingo
    • (as dog)
    Guanfeng Wu
    • Gu Wei Cheng
    • Director
      • Dante Lam
    • Writers
      • Dante Lam
      • Kang-Kei Chu
      • Siu-Kwan Lau
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    User reviews28

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    7soumya-pappu

    good

    Full of war & actions package💥 follows the Mekong River Massacre in 2011⛵ Based on true events about the Asian drug mafias in Golden Triangle (Laos, Thailand, Myanmar)💉 Rating : 7⃣⭐
    7jordondave-28085

    Anyone seeing this as fact will be gravely dissappointed- I watched it for the action.

    (2016) Operation Mekong/ Mei Gong he xing dong (In Mandarin with English subtitles) ACTION

    It's supposedly based on fact, but we both know it's nothing more but used as the vehicle for unique action sequences, that centers on China's war of drugs with the capture of a wanted felon responsible with 13 innocent Chinese civilians murdered by drug lords upon crossing the Mekong River. Starring Eddie Peng as undercover narcotics squad Fang Xinwu working with expert Gao Gang (Hanyu Zhang) to capture and properly charge the dangerous drug lords responsible.

    Anyone would know by now that much of the story is highly exaggerated, so basically the only reason to watch this is to see the action scenes.
    7j_movie

    some feelings

    Whether it is the anti drug version of "outwitting Tiger Mountain" or the national propaganda film, good-looking is the last word. From Tsui Hark to Lin Chaoxian, Hong Kong directors are becoming smarter and smarter about how to combine action elements with national policies, which is a good momentum. After watching it, an aunt nearby lamented that it was not lost to American blockbusters at all. Such films were not only exciting Chinese films, but also exciting.
    7paulclaassen

    Another great Chinese action film.

    Initially, the film is a bit confusing, but you soon get to know the characters and once the introduction is done, the film starts making perfect sense. The film features beautiful cinematography and incredible action sequences, with impressive photography during these action scenes.

    'Operation Mekong' is filled with intrigue, suspense and action, making it the perfect action thriller. As an added bonus, the film is visually stunning. There are a few disturbing images of kids using drugs, though. The film is fast-paced and there never really is a dull moment.

    The film's main antagonist, Naw Khar, is unfortunately an undeveloped, weak character who doesn't really contribute much to the movie. The film's climax would have been so much better had he been a stronger character. Nevertheless, this is an incredibly entertaining film.
    8reginazyr

    Great action movies to watch

    Action scene well done. Full of thrill and tension all the time. You won't get bored since there are different fight scenes with variations. The plot is somehow simple. Well, I would say most action movies are not focused on weaver a complicated plot. The patriot of main characters serves its purpose, yet a bit more depth would be nice.

    Some of the reviews are quite judgemental and not based on the movie per se. If we see all movies as somehow a Propaganda then all American movies with heroes in it will fall into the category. Since when does IMDb cares about politics rather than the movie itself? This is kind of disappointing.

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    • Trivia
      All the actors and actress were trained in Thailand for gun and unarmed combat one month before shooting. The crew hired a Thai royal body guard and a Class A marksman to train the actors. Eddies Peng was so obsessed with the training that he took a prop gun back to the hotel to train himself everyday. Peng's assistant described him as a "psycho."

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    • Release date
      • September 30, 2016 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • China
      • Hong Kong
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
      • English
      • Thai
      • Burmese
    • Also known as
      • Điệp Vụ Tam Giác Vàng
    • Filming locations
      • Bangkok Hua Lamphong Railway Station, Bangkok, Thailand(scenes starting at 00: 34: 53)
    • Production companies
      • Bona Film Group
      • Bona Entertainment
      • Huaxia Film Distribution
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    • Budget
      • $30,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $800,012
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $85,082
      • Oct 2, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $173,839,072
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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