Protégé 2007
"Honor… Obligation… Betrayal… There's Only One Choice!"
Set against the neon-lit underbelly of Asia's high-stakes underworld, *Protégé* (2007) follows Nick, a seasoned secret agent who has spent eight years infiltrating the criminal empire of Banker, one of the region's most powerful kingpins.
Director: Derek Yee
Cast
Andy Lau
Lin Quin
Daniel Wu
Nick
Louis Koo
Fan's Husband
Zhang Jingchu
Fan
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Quin's Wife
Nirut Sirijanya
General Chachai
He Meitian
Sister of Quin's Wife
Liu Kai-Chi
Head of Customs Officers
Qi Yuwu
Singapore Customs Officer Arresting Fan
Zhang Xiang
Drug Factory Helper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Protégé (2007) about?
A deep-cover agent, Nick, spends eight years posing as a protégé to Asia's most notorious crime boss, Banker. As time passes, he grapples with conflicting loyalties to his mission and the criminal world he's embedded in, leading to a high-stakes reckoning.
Who directed Protégé?
Derek Yee directed *Protégé*, known for his work in Hong Kong crime dramas and stylish thrillers.
Who stars in Protégé?
The film features Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, Louis Koo, Zhang Jingchu, and Anita Yuen Wing-Yee in key roles.
Is Protégé (2007) worth watching?
If you enjoy moody crime thrillers with morally complex characters and intense performances, *Protégé* delivers. While its IMDb rating is unrated, its gripping narrative and Hong Kong noir aesthetic make it a compelling watch for fans of the genre.
How long is Protégé?
Protégé runs for 106 minutes.
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About Protégé (2007) — A Hong Kong Neo-Noir Crime Thriller
Set against the neon-lit underbelly of Asia's high-stakes underworld, *Protégé* (2007) follows Nick, a seasoned secret agent who has spent eight years infiltrating the criminal empire of Banker, one of the region's most powerful kingpins. As the lines between duty and devotion blur, Nick finds himself torn between his mission and the loyalty he's forged in the shadows, all while navigating a web of loyalty, greed, and inevitable betrayal.
Directed by Derek Yee and blending raw tension with emotional depth, this crime thriller delivers a gripping exploration of honor and obligation. With standout performances from Andy Lau, Daniel Wu, and Louis Koo, *Protégé* crafts a tense, atmospheric narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film's morally complex story and stylish Hong Kong neo-noir flair make it a standout in the genre.
