The Great Detective is a Chinese fantasy suspense detective film directed by Roy Chow, starring Han Geng, Yin Zheng and Zhang Huiwen, it is based on the Huo Sang Detective Stories by Cheng Xiaoqing.[1] It was released in China on January 25, 2019.[2]
| The Great Detective | |
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| Chinese | 大侦探霍桑 |
| Directed by | Roy Chow |
| Screenplay by | Christine To |
| Based on | Huo Sang Detective Stories by Cheng Xiaoqing |
| Produced by | Christine To Roy Chow |
| Starring | Han Geng Yin Zheng Zhang Huiwen |
| Cinematography | Ng Man-ching |
| Edited by | Cheung Ka-fai |
| Music by | Yusuke Hatano |
Production companies | Fujian Hengye Pictures Fun High Productions Oneness Pictures Stabiz TIK Films |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $1.1 million |
Cast
- Han Geng[1]
- Yin Zheng[1]
- Zhang Huiwen[1]
- Carina Lau
- Guo Xiaodong
- Feng Jiayi[2]
- Law Kar-ying[2]
- Jonathan Wong[2]
- Yu Yang[2]
- Cai Wenjing
- Eliška Křenková
Production
Principal photography took place in Prague, Czech Republic and Shanghai, China.[1] It began filming from 2 June to 8 September 2016, with additional shooting was completed in January 2017.