| Rob N Roll | |
|---|---|
 Teaser film poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 臨時劫案 |
| Simplified Chinese | 临时劫案 |
| Literal meaning | Provisional Armed Robbery |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Lín Shí Jié Àn |
| Jyutping | Lam4 Si4 Kip3 Ngon3 |
| Directed by | Albert Mak |
| Produced by | Derek Yee |
| Starring | Aaron Kwok Gordon Lam Richie Jen |
Production company | Film Unlimited |
Release dates |
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| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
Rob N Roll is an upcoming Hong Kong action comedy film produced by Derek Yee directed by Albert Mak. The film stars Aaron Kwok as a robber who plans a heist only to be foiled by two dispirited, middle-aged men played by Gordon Lam and Richie Jen.
Production for Rob N Roll officially began in November 2021.[1]
The film is expected to be released in Hong Kong on February 9, 2024 (New Year's Eve) as a Chinese New Year film for the Year of the Dragon.
Plot
A fierce robber has plotted a major heist. But unfortunately, his plan was unintentionally foiled by two dispirited middle-aged best friends, and the stolen cash disappears. As a result, the trio has to run from the pursue of a policewoman, as well as engaging in a firearm in order to reclaim the stolen cash, putting their life on the line.
Cast
- Aaron Kwok as a bucktoothed, professional wrestler and robber who plans a major heist.
- Gordon Lam as taxi driver who unintentionally foils the heist of Kwok's character.
- Richie Jen as the best friend of Lam's character, who also takes part in foiling the heist of Kwok's character.
- Maggie Cheung Ho-yee as a policewoman on the trail of Kwok, Lam and Jen's characters.
- Lam Suet
- Lo Hoi-pang
- Leung Chung-hang
- Paw Hee-ching as the mother of Lam's character who often quarrels with his daughter-in-law played by Wu
- Michael Wong
- Paulyn Sun
- Mike Tsang
- Calvert Fu
- Deno Cheung
- John Chiang, Jr
- Ansonbean
- Kathy Wong
- David Chiang (guest appearance)
- Nancy Wu as the pregnant wife of Lam's character. (special appearance)
Production
News of the project first appeared in April 2021 when the Film Production Financing Scheme of the Hong Kong Film Development Fund approved HK$8.4 million for the film, with Albert Mak attached as director and Gordon Lam and Stephy Tang set to star.[2] On 27 October 2021, Aaron Kwok revealed to the press that he will starring in the film as a robber and will be co-starring with Lam and Richie Jen.[3]
Principal photography for Rob N Roll began in November 2021. On 12 November, filming of a robbery and vehicular crash scene took place in Temple Street, Hong Kong with actors Kwok, Maggie Cheung Ho-yee and Calvert Fu. There, Kwok revealed a bucktoothed look for his character in the film.[1]
On 20 December 2021, filming a firearm shootout scene took place at the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. That day, Kwok revealed to the media that his bucktooth look was his own idea he suggested after reading the film's script and noticing black comedy elements being present, while he will also be wearing a cauliflower ear made from special effects as his character is also a professional wrestler. Lam also unveiled his long-haired look as a taxi driver while Jen unveiled his grizzled look wearing a gray wig.[4][5] Cheung reveals that she will be firing a gun on screen for the first time in this film while Nancy Wu also give details about his role as Lam's wife who will be quarreling with her mother-in-law played by Paw Hee-ching.[6] David Chiang, who appears in the film alongside his real-life son, John Chiang, Jr stated he had no clue his half-brother Derek Yee was serving as the film's producer before his son was cast.[7]
See also
References
- 1 2 "兇神惡煞︱郭富城殺入廟街 賊王Look曝光". 13 November 2021.
- ↑ "電影製作融資計劃(放寬版)".
- ↑ "郭富城生日獲兩女兒送吻 拍《掃毒3》割傷手指流血半小時 (19:11)".
- ↑ "臨時械劫 郭富城戴假哨牙圍讀 任賢齊︰興奮遇認真對手 (17:25)".
- ↑ "【臨時械劫】郭富城+林家棟+任賢齊鬥演技 城城演悍匪：這是我從未演過的角色".
- ↑ "《臨時械劫》拍激烈槍戰重頭戲遇大風雨 張可頤短袖T恤捱凍拍攝". 20 December 2021.
- ↑ "姜大衛、姜卓文父子檔拍《臨時械劫》 事前不知道爾冬陞擔任監製". 21 December 2021.
External links
- Rob N Roll at the Hong Kong Movie DataBase
- Rob N Roll on Facebook
- Rob N Roll on Instagram