Island of Greed
黑金
CINEMA1997-12-23
RegionHK
Runtime126 MIN
Media TypeMovie
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“A crime drama showcasing Lau in a darker political setting.”
“A crime drama showcasing Lau in a darker political setting.”
“A crime drama combining gangster power and political corruption.”
Storyline
A gutsy police detecive and his team of cops probe into the widespread illegal dealings of a criminal mastermind who schemes to redeem himself by running for government office in taiwan.
DIRECTOR / Director
Michael Mak Tong-KitCast & Crew
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