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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
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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Original Trailer [Subtitled]
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