The Fortune Code (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, The Fortune Code is an action and comedy film directed by Kent Cheng Jak-Si, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in China during the Japanese occupation. A young man breaks out of a POW camp to marry his sweetheart, but finds she is now a spy for the resistance, code-named "Number 3". With the help of "Number 2" he returns to the camp to find "Fortune", an agent who possesses the pass-code to a Swiss bank account with $500 billion intended for the Chinese army.
Who’s in it. The Fortune Code stars Andy Lau as Wah, Sammo Hung as Brother Hung, Eric Tsang as Runaway and Shing Fui-On as ugly prisoner of war, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Fortune Code 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 The Fortune Code page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fortune Code 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 The Fortune Code (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fortune Code change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fortune Code worth watching?
- The Fortune Code holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fortune Code?
- The Fortune Code stars Andy Lau, Sammo Hung, Eric Tsang, Shing Fui-On and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
- When was The Fortune Code released?
- The Fortune Code was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.