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The Corruptor
Directed by
James Foley
R
1999
1h 50m
Action
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Crime
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and more
6.1
48%
43%
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With the aid from a New York City policeman, a top immigrant cop tries to stop drug-trafficking and corruption by immigrant Chinese Triads, but things get complicated when the Triads try to bribe the policeman.
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Cast of The Corruptor
Mark Wahlberg
Danny Wallace
Chow Yun-Fat
Nick Chen
Byron Mann
Bobby Vu
Kim Chan
Benny Wong
Ric Young
Henry Lee
Paul Ben-Victor
Schabacker
Jon Kit Lee
Jack
Andrew Pang
Willy Ung
Elizabeth Lindsey
Louise Deng
Brian Cox
Sean Wallace
Bill MacDonald
Vince Kirkpatrick
Tovah Feldshuh
U.S. Attorney Margaret Wheeler
Susie Trinh
Amy San
Olivia Yap
Tai
Ho Chow
Black Eyes
Lucille Soong
Elderly Immigrant
Marie Matiko
May
Tim Progosh
Lackey
Beau Starr
Captain Stan Klein
Byron Lawson
Tall Kid
Ho Pak-Kwong
Phan Ho
LeRoy Allen
Guard One
Frank Pellegrino
Large Agent
Tig Fong
Sumo Guard
Chuck Scarborough
Chuck Scarborough (TV Reporter)
Karen Huie
Woman in Brothel
Lynda Chiu
Kim
Simon B. Cotter
Lawyer
Mike Jung
Doctor
Howard Hoover
Smaller Agent
Alice Poon
Masseuse
Jason Ting
Young Boy
Arthur Lo
Man on Street
Alice Lee Chun
Frightened Woman
The Corruptor Ratings & Reviews
jackmeat
February 12, 2025
My quick rating - 5.9/10. I seem to pop this one on once a decade, but for some reason, I’ve never actually reviewed it—so what better time than now while I’m updating my website? Directed by James Foley, this flick brings a stylish crime-thriller approach to the well-worn “veteran cop and rookie partner” dynamic, with Chow Yun-Fat carrying the movie—as expected. Mark Wahlberg plays the fresh-faced recruit, while Chow Yun-Fat’s seasoned officer navigates the murky waters of corruption within New York’s Chinatown. The story follows the duo as they attempt to take down the Chinese Triads, but moral lines blur when the criminals attempt to bribe Wahlberg’s character, leading to complications in trust and loyalty. The film takes clear inspiration from John Woo, showcasing stylish action sequences and well-choreographed gunfights. While nothing here is groundbreaking, the shootouts are well executed, and the tension in certain moments keeps the film engaging. Some of the dialogue can feel a bit jumbled, especially when dealing with non-English-speaking actors, but the overall narrative holds up well. The double-cross and resulting plot points all get wrapped up in a very dramatic and convenient way. Many considered The Corruptor to be Chow Yun-Fat’s first strong Hollywood outing, though I’d argue The Replacement Killers did a better job the year before highlighting his talents. That said, this is still a solid action flick that has aged decently, even if my younger self might have rated it higher back in the day. The chemistry between the two leads is believable, and the film effectively balances action with character drama, even if it doesn’t quite hit classic status. It's a stylish, well-acted crime thriller with some great action set pieces, even if it doesn’t break new ground. Still worth a revisit every now and then.
Detroit News
Susan Stark
Visceral. Textural. Interesting.
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
Hard Boiled, directed by the master of the genre, director John Woo, is a cult favorite. The Corruptor isn't in that league.
Dallas Morning News
Tom Maurstad
Take away all the flash and dazzle, and what you're left with in The Corruptor is a police procedural.
Film.com
Tom Keogh
A half-hearted photograph of the real thing.
Newsday
Gene Seymour
James Foley directs with lean, mean stylishness and the charismatic Yun-Fat finally gets a Hollywood vehicle worthy of his talents.
Washington Post
Desson Thomson
Jarringly entertaining!
Arizona Republic
Bob Fenster
You probably can't blame Chow for The Corruptor. No way he could outmaneuver the director and the writers. The only thing in The Corruptor more catastrophic than the car chases is the script.
New York Times
Janet Maslin
Bracingly chilly!
Chicago Tribune
It surprises by taking us inside Chinatown, where we discover just how sinister and elaborate the relationships between the police and the businessmen can be.
New York Post
An enjoyable ride!
Matinee Magazine
Chuck Rudolph
A memo to Chow Yun-Fat: Get back to Hong Kong on the double!
Norman Transcript
Jim Chastain
The bad messages this film sends out clearly outweigh the positive ones.
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