Full Alert (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1997, Full Alert is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ringo Lam, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Police Inspector Pao is trying to catch Mak Kwan, a gang member who is first arrested, but then escapes from the prison. By chance, Pao realizes that the target of Kwan's gang is the H.K. Jockey Club.
Who’s in it. Full Alert stars Lau Ching-wan as Inspector Pao, Francis Ng as Mak Kwan, Amanda Lee as Chung Lai Hung and Monica Chan as Yee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Full Alert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hi-YAH. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Full Alert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Full Alert tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Full Alert (1997)?
- In US, Full Alert is available to stream on Hi-YAH. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Full Alert worth watching?
- Full Alert holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Full Alert?
- Full Alert stars Lau Ching-wan, Francis Ng, Amanda Lee, Monica Chan and Jack Kao.
- When was Full Alert released?
- Full Alert was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.