City on Fire (1987)

02/13/1987 (HK) • 1h 45m

Action, Crime, Thriller

He Thought He Knew the Risks of Going Undercover.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Sun Yueh

Inspector Lau/Uncle Kung

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Inspector John Chiao Chi

Lau Kong

Commissioner Chow

Elvis Tsui

Chan Kam-Wah

Fong Yau

Chow Nam

Chan Chi-Fai

Chen Ching / Tai Song


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Status

Released

Original Language

Cantonese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

undercover cop

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