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City on Fire

1819871h 45mRingo Lam Ling-Tung
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 89%
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"He thought he knew the risks of going undercover."

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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What is City on Fire (1987) about?

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…

Who stars in City on Fire?

City on Fire stars Chow Yun-Fat (Ko Chow), Sun Yueh (Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang), Danny Lee Sau-Yin (Fu / Tiger), Carrie Ng Ka-Lai (Hung), Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung (Inspector John Chan). The film was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.

How long is City on Fire?

City on Fire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated 18.

Is City on Fire worth watching?

City on Fire holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Action, Adventure, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch City on Fire?

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