Gritty Crime Drama 'Triple 9' Coming to Chinese Cinemas

Chinese cinema-goers could be forgiven for thinking that the only genres Hollywood has to offer are family-friendly animations and superhero blockbusters, based on what has been hitting cinema screens of late.

That’s why it’s such a pleasant surprise to see Triple 9 (红色警戒999), a gritty, morally ambiguous, heist drama has just secured a release for July 27, according to local reports.

The action-packed crime thriller follows a bunch of corrupt cops who bring to bear skills they learned in the military on the streets of Atlanta. It features a stellar cast including Casey Affleck, Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

The film hit screens in the US on February 26, and no doubt there are already other ways to see it, but wouldn’t it be nice to go see something a little different on the big screen for once?

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