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In the Line of Duty 4
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In the Line of Duty 4

1989-07-21 · 94 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Crime · Thriller

Two detectives who are up to their necks in trouble and in each other's face, as they try to shut down a drug-trafficking scheme that could be connected with international ties to organized crime. But in the midst of their investigation, innocent immigrant dock worker Luk Wan-Ting gets caught up in the mix when he witnesses the murder of an intelligence operative and is framed for the crime.

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Directors
Yuen Woo-ping
Production companies
D & B Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cynthia KhanCynthia KhanInsp Rachel Yeung Lai-Ching
Donnie YenDonnie YenCaptain Donnie Yan
Michael WongMichael WongCaptain Michael Wong
Yuen Yat-ChohYuen Yat-ChohLuk Wan-Ting
Lisa Chiao ChiaoLisa Chiao ChiaoLuk's Mother
Wai Gei-shunWai Gei-shunHK Police Officer
Sunny Yuen Shun-YiSunny Yuen Shun-YiDrug Dealer
Michael WoodsMichael WoodsBlack Fighter on Rooftop / Motorbike
John SalvittiJohn SalvittiFighter in Alley
Stephan BerwickFighter on Motorbike
Fairlie Ruth KordickBlonde Fighter
Paul Wong KwanPaul Wong KwanKiller at Hospital
Eddie MaherEddie MaherLoan Shark in Seattle
Liu Kai-chiLiu Kai-chiMing
Paco Yick Tin-hungPaco Yick Tin-hung
Cho WingCho Wing
Jim JamesJim James
Derek Kwok Jing-hungDerek Kwok Jing-hung

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