The Thirty Million Dollar Rush
The Thirty Million Dollar Rush

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The Thirty Million Dollar Rush

1987
Movie
93 min
Cantonese

Treasury employee Fatty (Eric Tsang) discovered that bags of used 30 million in Hong Kong Dollars have not been incinerated due to a system error; therefore, he hatches up a plot to grab the doe before they are burned. He seeks his friends Mark (Mark Cheng) and Tomboy (Anglie Leung) to help him with the heist; but, they also enlist actual thief Baldy (Karl Maka), who had just been released from prison, to double the assistance with his thievery skills. But, Baldy wants the money for his own and to share it with love interest Siu-Fung (Paula Tsui). Hot on their trail is a hothead inspector (Ching Wong) and a nun, Sister Maria (Brigitte Lin), who wants to save them for redemption.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Chuck BowmanGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A disgraced cop, seeking redemption, goes undercover to investigate a notorious drug smuggling ring. He becomes entangled with a dangerous cartel leader and finds his loyalties tested as he navigates the treacherous underworld. The mission escalates into a high-stakes battle for survival and justice.

Critical Reception

The Thirty Million Dollar Rush received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with some praising its fast-paced action sequences and the performances of its lead actors. However, many reviews pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant weaknesses. Audience reception was mixed, with some enjoying the thriller elements while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the crime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for its formulaic storyline and lack of originality.

  • Performances by the main cast were noted as a positive aspect.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Thirty Million Dollar Rush are scarce, making a specific summary difficult. General sentiment from available comments suggests viewers found it to be a standard 80s action flick, offering some thrills but ultimately not standing out from its contemporaries.

Fun Fact

Billy Zane, who plays a supporting role in the film, would go on to achieve wider fame a few years later for his role as Cal Hockley in the blockbuster film 'Titanic'.

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