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1987

City on Fire

Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
He Thought He Knew the Risks of Going Undercover.

Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.

Duration

1h 45m

Released

February 13, 1987

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Cast30

  • Chow Yun-Fat
  • Sun Yueh
  • Danny Lee Sau-Yin
  • Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
  • Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
  • Lau Kong
  • Fong Yau
  • Parkman Wong Pak-Man
  • Jessica Chow Bo-San

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