Cross (2012)
A gripping Hong Kong thriller in which a defense attorney confronts the terrifying mind of a serial killer who leaves his victims smiling.
Cross - Movie Information
- Original Title: 第6誡
- Release Year: 2012
- Directed by: Daniel Chan Yee-Heng, Steve Woo et al.
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
- Runtime: 1h 35m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Cantonese
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 4, 2012 (Australia - MA15+)
- Alternative Titles: Tian ma xing xiong (HK), 天马行凶 (CN)
- Production Companies: Fame Universal Entertainment
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Cross - Plot
Meet Leonard, a man who will help you die with a smile on your face. A young attorney meets his client for the first time, a serial killer known as the "Smiley Face Killer", whose victims all died with a smile on their faces.
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Cross - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Daniel Chan Yee-Heng
- Steve Woo
- Hui Shu-Ning
- Lau Kin-Ping
Main Cast
- Simon Yam
- Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
- Mo Tzu-Yi
- Kenny Wong Tak-Ban
- Pal Sinn Lap-Man
- Mimi Kung
- Chen Ran
- Evelyn Choi Wing-Yan
- Liu Kai-Chi
- Au Hin-Wai
Writers
- Daniel Chan Yee-Heng
- Steve Woo
- Hui Shu-Ning
- Lau Kin-Ping
Cross - FAQs
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Who plays the Smiley Face Killer in Cross?
Veteran Hong Kong actor Simon Yam portrays Leonard, the chilling serial killer nicknamed the Smiley Face Killer, whose victims all die with a smile on their faces. Yam's commanding screen presence makes Leonard one of the film's most unsettling and memorable characters.
What is Cross (2012) about?
Cross follows a young attorney who meets his client for the first time — a notorious serial killer called the Smiley Face Killer. As the lawyer delves deeper into the case, he confronts disturbing truths about his client Leonard, a man who helps his victims die with a smile.
Who directed the 2012 Hong Kong film Cross?
Cross was co-directed by four filmmakers: Daniel Chan Yee-Heng, Steve Woo, Hui Shu-Ning, and Lau Kin-Ping. All four directors also share writing credits on the film, making it a collaborative creative effort throughout production.
What genre is the film Cross (2012)?
Cross is a Hong Kong Thriller, Crime, and Mystery film. It blends courtroom drama with psychological suspense, centering on the disturbing relationship between a defense attorney and his serial killer client, the so-called Smiley Face Killer.
How long is Cross (2012)?
Cross has a runtime of 95 minutes, or 1 hour and 35 minutes. The film keeps a tight, focused pace as it builds tension between the young defense attorney and his deeply unsettling client, Leonard the Smiley Face Killer.
Who are the main actors in Cross (2012)?
The film stars Simon Yam as Leonard, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as Webmaster, Mo Tzu-Yi as Woo, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban as Professor, Pal Sinn Lap-Man as Bank Robber, Mimi Kung as Mrs Yip, Chen Ran as Alison, Evelyn Choi Wing-Yan as Maple, and Liu Kai-Chi as Mr Yip.
What are some films similar to Cross (2012)?
If you enjoyed Cross, you may also like other Hong Kong crime and thriller films such as Cop on a Mission (2001), Line Walker (2016), Chasing the Dragon (2017), Once Upon a Time in Shanghai (2014), and Break Up 100 (2014), all of which share a similar genre sensibility.
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