Prison on Fire
監獄風雲
CINEMA1987-11-13
RegionHK
Runtime101 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“One of Lam's signature films, exploring institutional pressure and human dignity.”
“A grounded drama highlighting friendship, dignity and human struggle.”
“A prison drama exploring brotherhood, dignity and institutional pressure.”
“One of Lam's signature films, exploring institutional pressure and human dignity.”
Storyline
A veteran inmate takes a newcomer under his wing as the pair confront both other violent inmates and the prison's corrupt wardens.
DIRECTOR / DirectorTOPIC
Ringo Lam Ling-TungCast & Crew
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Collection: Prison On Fire Collection
林岭东以拍摄“风云”系列而成名，如《龙虎风云》、《监狱风云》、《学校风云》。《监狱风云》应该是其中成就最高、最受好评的一部电影。《监狱风云》系列共拍摄两部，分别由周润发、梁家辉和周润发、陈松恿主演。两部电影中，林岭东运用独特叙事方法，累积矛盾和冲突，并逐步升级，并最后将主人公逼向悬崖之巅，营造了箭在弦上、不得不发的生死决战，不在沉默中爆发，就在沉默中死亡！
