Tom Cruise film Digger pulled from Hong Kong cinemas ahead of National Day release, censors tight-lipped
A satirical black comedy starring Tom Cruise has been withdrawn from Hong Kong and Macau cinemas at the last minute. Digger was set to open last Thursday – on China’s National Day – but theatre listings and promotional materials disappeared shortly before. It had not been scheduled for release in mainland China. Local media suggested […]
A satirical black comedy film starring Tom Cruise, titled Digger, has been abruptly removed from Hong Kong and Macau cinemas just days before its scheduled release on China's National Day. The film, which had not been set for release in mainland China, was reportedly pulled due to "sensitive dialogue." Hong Kong's Office for Film, Newspaper and Article Administration (OFNAA) reviewed and approved the movie for release, but declined to comment further.
A scene in the film features a character discussing the possibility of a nuclear attack on China, as well as a derogatory comment about China's large population. Despite poor box office performance in North America, generating only $8 million in its opening weekend, the film received negative reviews. The amendment to Hong Kong's Film Censorship Ordinance in 2021 introduced national security clauses, leading to the banning of 13 films and the editing of 50 others for national security reasons.
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