Hong Kong Synopsis
非常突然
In this "cops and robbers" film, a raid on a jewelry store staged by a band of amateur hold-up artists goes horribly wrong, leading to a shoot-out. The elite Organized Crime Bureau team, headed by Captain Ching King Gen, is poised to go into action at a moment's notice. Working as a unit, they bring law and order to Hong Kong streets, where they must rely on their courage and skills to survive.
The 1997–1999 Hong Kong Window
53 Hong Kong films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Expect the Unexpected sits at position #20.
Other Titles From Milkyway Image
The 1990s Hong Kong Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1990s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Expect the Unexpected premiered. 215 total titles in this decade from Hong Kong.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #334 of 836 Hong Kong films indexed here (60th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.2 points above the Hong Kong average of 6.3/10.
Among Hong Kong Crime productions specifically: #84 of 167 (top 50%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Hong Kong |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Cantonese |
| Spoken Languages | Mandarin, Cantonese |
| Production Companies | Milkyway Image |
| Runtime | 1h 27m |
| Release Date | May 28, 1998 |
| IMDb | tt0159432 |