A-1 Headline (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, A-1 Headline is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Rico Chung Kai-Cheong, running about 95 minutes. “Never Let the Truth Become the Headline” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ling is a fashion columnist whose ex-boyfriend died in a car accident. Debt collectors Fei and Ma are eyewitnesses on the scene and Fei is certain that Peter's death is more than just an accident. The weird and suspicious act that news Chief Editor Tsang recently displays convinces Ling of what Fei says. Ling pleads for the assistance of both Fei and Ma. With newspaper photographer Kei also volunteering to help, the quartet embanks on a journey to track down the truth. How much truth will tomorrow's headline news reveal?

Who’s in it. A-1 Headline stars Anthony Wong as Lam Hei Fei, Angelica Lee as Elaine Tse, Edison Chen as Kevin and Tony Leung Ka-fai as Chief Editor Terrence Tsang Tat-si, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A-1 Headline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A-1 Headline page.

If you liked it. Fans of A-1 Headline 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.