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City on Fire(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-02-13
69%
158 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Cantonese.
Countries:
Hong Kong
ProductionCompanies:
Cinema City
Cinema City Company Limited (Hong Kong)
Movie: City on Fire
Top 10 Billed Cast
周潤發
Ko Chow
孫越
Inspector Lau
李修賢
Fu
吳家麗
Hung
張耀揚
Inspector John Chan
劉江
Commissioner Chow
方野
Chow Nam
黃柏文
Detective Man
Video Trailer City on Fire
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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