Chinese New Year blockbuster No Thief, which insiders predict will be a box office hit, premiered in Beijing last night, making 100,000 RMB (US$12,000) on its opening night.

Though the film opened at twelve o'clock, moviegoers flocked to cinemas eager to be among the first to see this long-awaited film, China Radio International reported Friday.

Cinemas screening the film report that about 80 percent of the seats were occupied, with predictions that ticket sales will climb later this month.

No Thief stars Hong Kong actor Andy Lau and Taiwan actress Rene Liu.

(CRI.com December 13, 2004)