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Long Arm of the Law
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Long Arm of the Law

1984-07-11 · 106 min · ★ 6.9

Action · Crime

A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.

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Production details

Directors
Johnny Mak Tong-hung
Production companies
Paragon Films, Johnny Mak Production, Bo Ho Films
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

David Lam WaiDavid Lam WaiHo Yiu-Tung
Wong KinChubby / Sik Koo
Chiang LungChiang LungAh Chung
Chan GingChan GingRooster
Lee Ying-GitBlockhead
Lam Seung-SamBull's Eye
Yeung MingAh Sheung
Lau On-KeiAngel
Shum WaiShum WaiTai
Ng Hoi-TinInspector Li
Lau Sun-LunFatso / Fei Gau
Wong Suk-Fan
Chan Man-KeiD. D.
Chan Wai-FongWin
Lau Kwai-ChungDoctor Ngam
Chow LingDr. Ngam's Wife
Ng GongNg Gong
Yu Kwok-HungMonkey
Tommy WongTommy WongCID Officer
Stire SinCID

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