A stage adaptation of the film featured an all-Western cast, was performed in Chinese and raised questions about translation, both linguistic and cultural.
Violence in prisons and cities has gripped the country in fear. The military has been ordered to take on the powerful gangs believed to be behind the attacks.
Since the gang leader went missing, the country has experienced prison riots and kidnappings, and the president declared a nationwide state of emergency.
Christopher Haynes was taken to George Washington University Hospital, on Sept. 6 after he complained of an injury. He assaulted an officer and fled, the police said.