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City on Fire
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City on Fire

1987-02-13 · 105 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Adventure · Crime · Thriller

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.

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Production details

Directors
Ringo Lam Ling-tung
Production companies
Cinema City Company Limited
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 764,928
Revenue
USD 2,543,918

Top Cast

Chow Yun-FatChow Yun-FatKo Chow
Sun YuehSun YuehInspector Lau Ting-Kuang
Danny Lee Sau-yinDanny Lee Sau-yinFu / Tiger
Carrie Ng Ka-laiCarrie Ng Ka-laiHung
Roy Cheung Yiu-yeungRoy Cheung Yiu-yeungInspector John Chan
Lau KongLau KongCommissioner Chow
Fong YauFong YauChow Nam
Parkman Wong Pak-ManParkman Wong Pak-ManDetective Man
Jessica Chow Bo-SanRose / Mei
Tommy Sham Sai-SangSkinny
Joseph Chi Chiong ChavezJoseph Chi Chiong ChavezTsai / Joe
Chan Chi-FaiChan Chi-FaiChen Ching / Tai Song
Victor Hon KwanVictor Hon KwanBill / Piao
Tommy WongTommy WongDetective Kwong
Chan Yuen-TatMr. Cou
Yeung Kim-ManJohn Chan's Subordinate
Elvis Tsui Kam-kongElvis Tsui Kam-kongChan Kam-Wah
Cheng Mang-HaCheng Mang-HaChow's Grandmother
Ringo Lam Ling-tungRingo Lam Ling-tungChow's Contact
Well Chin Wing-WaiFood Delivery Man

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