City on Fire
龍虎風雲
“ He thought he knew the risks of going undercover. ”
CINEMA1987-02-13
DIGITAL2000-01-01
RegionHK
Runtime105 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A defining crime film establishing Lam's style through undercover tension, betrayal and survival.”
“A landmark undercover crime thriller strengthening Chow's noir persona.”
“A defining undercover crime film blending police identity, criminal worlds and noir atmosphere.”
“A landmark undercover crime film exploring loyalty and divided identities.”
“A defining crime film establishing Lam's style through undercover tension, betrayal and survival.”
Storyline
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 ...
DIRECTOR / DirectorTOPIC
Ringo Lam Ling-TungCast & Crew
KEYWORDS
undercover cop
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