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Red Corner (1997)

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The strong anti-China beliefs of actor and political activist Richard Gere were evident in this Hitchcockian thriller that sought to expose the civil and human rights abuses of that country's legal system. Gere stars as Jack Moore, counsel to a large media conglomerate seeking to open trade relations with China, thereby delivering American television shows by satellite to the largest untapped market in the world. After an evening out at a nightclub and fashion show, Jack goes home with a

R, 2 hr. 2 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Jon Avnet

Written By: Robert King

In Theaters: Oct 31, 1997 Wide

On DVD: May 15, 2001

MGM Home Entertainment

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Cast

Richard Gere
Jack Moore
Ling Bai
Shen Yuelin
Bradley Whitford
Bob Ghery
Byron Mann
Lin Dan
Peter Donat
David McAndrews
Robert Stanton
Ed Pratt
Tsai Chin
Chairman Xu
James Hong
Lin Shou
James Fox
Li Cheng
Ulrich Matschoss
Gerhardt Hoffman
Richard Venture
Ambassador Reed
Jessey Meng
Hong Ling
Tzi Ma

Critic Reviews for Red Corner

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Everything ... is dominated by actress Bai Ling, who creates a full-blooded character and role model for young girls.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Mike Clark

USA Today

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Although there isn't much of a mystery, there is plenty of suspense and the film is a satisfying piece of exotic escapism, one that lets you learn a little bit along the way.

June 15, 2007 Comment (1)

Douglas Pratt

DVDLaser

O roteiro mostra uma incompet�ncia t�o grande ao tratar da hist�ria, que � realmente surpreendente que ele tenha sido vendido a algu�m.

May 31, 2002 Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena

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Pablo Villaca

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Quite predictable if you pay attention to the small details. There didn't seem to be much of a fight, there wasn't much tension at all considering he could have been killed for something he believed he didn't commit. It seemed all too easy to get him off the hook. Made me more likely to watch Chinese films though. They have a certain air about them.

December 31, 2010