The Leakers 2018
In Herman Yau's high-stakes thriller *The Leakers (2018)*, a Malaysian pharmaceutical empire's dark secret unfolds when a deadly new virus is weaponized to spark a global epidemic.
Director: Herman Yau
Cast
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Wong Dai Wai
Julian Cheung Chi-Lam
Lee Weng Kan
Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man
Carly Yuen
Chrissie Chau Sau-Na
Phang Zhen Mei
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Teo Jit Sin
Louis Cheung
Benson
Michelle Wai Si-Nga
Jojo
Wilfred Lau Ho-Lung
Teo Chun Yann
Pinky Cheung Man-Chi
Ying Seow Chern
Vincent Sze Cho-Lam
Teo Chun Loong
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leakers (2018) about?
The film follows a high-stakes investigation into a Malaysian pharmaceutical company accused of engineering an epidemic to profit from a cure. When a whistleblower group called 'The Leaker' exposes the scheme, a police chief, a detective, and a journalist must race against time to find the company owner's fleeing wife before the conspiracy is buried for good.
Who directed The Leakers?
Hong Kong director Herman Yau, known for his dynamic action-thriller films like *The Sleeping City* and *Line Walker*, helmed *The Leakers*.
Who stars in The Leakers?
The cast features Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam, Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man, Chrissie Chau Sau-Na, and Kent Cheng Jak-Si in pivotal roles.
Is The Leakers (2018) worth watching?
As an action-crime thriller packed with tension and moral dilemmas, *The Leakers* delivers a solid watch for fans of the genre. While it doesn't have an IMDb rating to benchmark, its tight plot and strong performances make it a compelling entry in Herman Yau's filmography.
How long is The Leakers?
The Leakers has a runtime of 100 minutes.
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About The Leakers (2018) — A Crime Thriller Unraveling a Deadly Conspiracy
In Herman Yau's high-stakes thriller *The Leakers (2018)*, a Malaysian pharmaceutical empire's dark secret unfolds when a deadly new virus is weaponized to spark a global epidemic.
A clandestine group dubbed 'The Leaker' exposes the conspiracy, triggering a chain of events that begins with the suicide of the company heir and a journalist. As fear spreads, the wife of the firm's owner flees to Hong Kong, forcing a Malaysian police chief, a Hong Kong detective, and an investigative reporter to join forces in a tense manhunt to uncover her location before the truth is silenced forever. With relentless pacing and moral complexity, Yau crafts a gripping narrative that blurs the line between whistleblowing and chaos, all wrapped in the neon-lit unease of a crime thriller.
