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Night Watch (1995 film)
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Night Watch is a 1995 American television spy film directed by David Jackson
starring Pierce Brosnan
and Alexandra Paul
. The film, also known as Alistair MacLean
's Nightwatch, was shot in Hong Kong
.
It is a sequel to the earlier Brosnan vehicle Death Train
.
. The trail takes them from Amsterdam
initially to Hong Kong
and involves them in not only art theft
and forgery, but in the more serious high-tech schemes of Martin Schraeder and his bald North Korean cohort Mao Yixin.
David Jackson (director)
David S. Jackson is an American television director and television writer.Since the 1980s, Jackson has amassed a large number of credits in television...
starring Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist. After leaving school at 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration, but trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years...
and Alexandra Paul
Alexandra Paul
Alexandra Elizabeth Paul is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch from 1992–97. She has starred in over 60 movies and television programs.-Personal life:...
. The film, also known as Alistair MacLean
Alistair MacLean
Alistair Stuart MacLean was a Scottish novelist who wrote popular thrillers or adventure stories, the best known of which are perhaps The Guns of Navarone, Ice Station Zebra and Where Eagles Dare, all three having been made into successful films...
's Nightwatch, was shot in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
.
It is a sequel to the earlier Brosnan vehicle Death Train
Death Train
Death Train, also known as Detonator, is a 1993 made for TV movie, one of Pierce Brosnan's earlier films. It also stars Christopher Lee, Patrick Stewart, Ted Levine and Alexandra Paul...
.
Plot
UN agents Mike Graham (Brosnan) and Sabrina Carver (Alexandra Paul) are sent by their director Nick Caldwell to investigate the theft of Rembrandt's painting, The Night WatchNight Watch (painting)
Night Watch or The Night Watch or The Shooting Company of Frans Banning Cocq is the common name of one of the most famous works by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn....
. The trail takes them from Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
initially to Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and involves them in not only art theft
Art theft
Art theft is usually for the purpose of resale or for ransom . Stolen art is sometimes used by criminals to secure loans.. One must realize that only a small percentage of stolen art is recovered. Estimates range from 5 to 10%. This means that little is known about the scope and characteristics of...
and forgery, but in the more serious high-tech schemes of Martin Schraeder and his bald North Korean cohort Mao Yixin.
Cast
- Pierce BrosnanPierce BrosnanPierce Brendan Brosnan, OBE is an Irish actor, film producer and environmentalist. After leaving school at 16, Brosnan began training in commercial illustration, but trained at the Drama Centre in London for three years...
... Michael 'Mike' Graham - Alexandra PaulAlexandra PaulAlexandra Elizabeth Paul is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Lt. Stephanie Holden in the television series Baywatch from 1992–97. She has starred in over 60 movies and television programs.-Personal life:...
... Sabrina Carver - William DevaneWilliam DevaneWilliam Joseph Devane is an American film, television and theater actor.-Life and career:Devane was born in Albany, New York in 1937 or 1939 , the son of Joseph Devane, who was Franklin D. Roosevelt's chauffeur when he was Governor of New York...
... Nick Caldwell - Michael ShannonMichael Shannon (actor)Michael Corbett Shannon is an American stage, film, and television actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Revolutionary Road...
... Martin Schraeder (as Michael J. Shannon) - Lim Kay SiuLim Kay SiuKay Siu Lim or Lim Kay Siu is a Singaporean character actor who has appeared in several Asian films, notably TV films since the 1980s. His bald head and sinister demeanour in film and TV has made him an ideal villain...
... Mao Yixin (as Lim Kay Siu) - Irene Ng ... Myra Tang
- Hidde Maas ... Miles Van Dehn
- Tom Jansen ... Insp. De Jongh
- Tomaslav Ralis ... Louis Armand
- Harold Bone ... Lemmer
- Rolf SaxonRolf SaxonRolf Saxon , is an American actor living in London.Saxon was born in Alexandria, Virginia. He studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England where he was awarded the Gold Medal on his graduation, and also studied acting at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco,...
... Fisk - Natalie RolesNatalie RolesNatalie Roles is an English actress best known for her role of DS Debbie McAllister in the ITV drama The Bill.She started her TV career as a dancer in 1987 on It Couldn't Happen Here...
... Jennifer - Kate Harper ... Psychologist
- Mark King ... Luke Sheehan
- Terry Diab ... U.N.A.C.O. Voice (voice)
- Ron Berglas ... Roger Flint
- Suncana Zelenika ... Stephanie
- Ron Li-Paz ... New York Broker *Jasna Bilusic ... Amsterdam G.N.N. Reporter
- Swee Lin Neo ... Croupier (as Swee-Lin)
- Goran VišnjićGoran VišnjicGoran Višnjić is a Croatian actor who has appeared in American and British films and television productions. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kovač in the hit television series ER...
... UN security officer - Rex Wei ... Korean Ship Captain
- Adrian PangAdrian PangAdrian Pang is a Singaporean Chinese actor who trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Born in Malacca, Malaysia, he was educated at Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, and in the United Kingdom. Although he studied law at Keele University, he has not...
... Korean Technician - Ed MillerEd MillerEdward Raymond Miller is a professional poker player and an author of books about poker. He wrote Small Stakes Hold 'em: Winning Big With Expert Play with David Sklansky and Mason Malmuth in 2004. In 2005, he completed Getting Started in Hold 'em, a beginner's book.In 2006, he co-wrote No Limit...
... Hong Kong C.I.A. Technician