(Dan Tri) – `The Trial`, `The Judge`, `Undercover Storm`… are films about criminal topics that have been loved by audiences for more than 20 years.
Criminal Police: Mother’s Tears (1997)
Criminal Police is Vietnam’s first television series, and also the first crime-themed film to be released to the public.
Following the first part titled Upstream of Death, the movie Mother’s Tears has brought the Criminal Police series to new heights.
The film attracts audiences with its dramatic developments during the police investigation process, while also bringing a different perspective on the lives of criminals.
Excerpt from the introduction of the movie `Criminal Police` (Video: Youtube).
The Criminal Police series has the participation of a series of talented actors such as: Meritorious Artist Hoang Hai, Meritorious Artist Hoa Thuy, Meritorious Artist Vo Hoai Nam, artist Van Bau… Among them, the role of `romantic` police officer Chien is played by Meritorious Artist Vo Hoai
The success of Chien’s role made Vo Hoai Nam’s life change a lot.
`Wherever I go, I am supported, respected and appreciated by the audience. Many people even ask me: `So are the police acting in movies or actors playing police officers?`, he said.
In the 2000s, Vo Hoai Nam received a salary of 1 million VND for each episode.
Police Officer Chien in `Criminal Police` is the memorable and impressive role of Vo Hoai Nam (Photo: VTV).
Criminal Police: White Collar (2002)
White Collar consists of 2 parts with the script inspired by the details of the criminal case of gangster Nam Cam.
In the film, the role of `only` tycoon Tien (a character modeled after Nam Cam in real life) played by the late Meritorious Artist Hong Duc (died on April 22, 2023) left many impressions on the audience.
Remembering this role, Meritorious Artist Hong Duc once shared: `After the film aired, everyone I met on the streets, cafes, and sidewalk tea shops recognized me. Even though I always said I played the role of Tien.
Actor Hong Duc in the movie `Criminal Police: White Collar` (Photo: Screenshot).
Criminal police: Running a case (2006 – 2008)
The two films Running the Case are considered the most successful in the Criminal Police series.
In the film, the character Cao Thanh Lam, played by Viet Anh, left an impression on a large audience.
The role brought Viet Anh’s name to the peak of his career.
Successful performances in two parts of the movie Running the Case helped Viet Anh be honored in the Film – Television Actor category at the 2008 Golden Apricot Awards. Many years after mentioning him, the audience still thinks of Cao.
People’s Artist Nguyen Hai is famous for his role as General Director Le Thanh in two parts of the movie `Execution` (Photo: VTV).
The Judge (2017)
The film The Judge was Vietnameseized from an Israeli script, depicting the life of Phan Quan (played by the late People’s Artist Hoang Dung) – a tycoon in the underworld, hiding in the shadow of a successful businessman.
Phan Quan has a stepson, named Le Thanh (Hong Dang) – a talented and calm psychologist.
The film ends when Phan Quan, Phan Hai and other individuals related to Phan Thi – the tycoon’s corporation – are arrested.
The late People’s Artist Hoang Dung (middle), Hong Dang (left) and Viet Anh in the movie `The Judge` (Photo: VFC).
Labyrinth (2019)
After the craze of The Judge, the debut of Labyrinth continues to attract the audience’s attention.
The film is directed by Khai Anh and Tran Trong Khoi, including 4 parts: Fedora project;
Male cast of the movie `Labyrinth` (Photo: VTV).
Underground Storm (2022)
The film Underground Storm directed by Dinh Thai Thuy, adapted from the novel of the same name by writer, Lieutenant Colonel Dao Trung Hieu, revolves around the mind-boggling journey of solving crimes of the police force and criminal gangs.
Underground Storm once caused controversy because the ending of the film was said to have many `gritties`.
`The ending of the film was different from the novel and in the original script, this involved omissions and edits at the request of the censor. I also did not expect the ending to be like that, but in terms of
Talking about the film’s integration of stories about family and love alongside crime fighting, director Dinh Thai Thuy affirmed that in addition to the `hidden storms` within the police ranks, the film is also
`If the audience views the film from that perspective, I think they will have a more impartial view. From the beginning, we determined that the film must reach a large audience, so we incorporated a lot into the film.
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