Marked for Murder
Marked for Murder

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Marked for Murder

1994
Movie
90 min
Cantonese

An innocent bank employee turns fugitive when he accidentally witnesses the murder of his boss. An employee witnesses the murder of a manager in a Hong Kong bank and hides the evidence the manager left. Than he runs away to Shenzhen and becomes chasing target of both police and gangsters.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Chris ThomsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A retired detective, struggling with PTSD and alcohol after a violent case, is drawn back into the criminal underworld when his estranged daughter gets involved with a dangerous biker gang. He must confront his demons and use his old skills to protect her from a ruthless drug lord.

Critical Reception

Marked for Murder was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to positive reception, primarily praised for its performances and suspenseful crime drama elements, though some critics noted its formulaic nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and suspenseful portrayal of a detective's struggle.

  • Appreciated for the strong performances of its lead actors.

  • Some found the plot predictable, following common crime thriller tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely aggregated on Google.

Fun Fact

Lynda Carter, famous for her role as Wonder Woman, plays the mother of the protagonist's estranged daughter in this gritty crime drama.

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