# PTU (2003)

> A lost police gun turns one Hong Kong night into a tightly choreographed test of loyalty, discipline, and streetwise survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15134

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Crime, Thriller
- Director: Johnnie To
- Cast: Simon Yam, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Lam Suet, Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling, Eddy Ko Hung, Lo Hoi-Pang, Wong Tin-Lam, Jimmy Wong Wah-Wo
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250638/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, sardonic, nocturnal, late night viewing, crime movie marathon

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