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The System

19791h 23mPeter Yung Wai-Chuen

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Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.

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What is The System (1979) about?

Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.

Who stars in The System?

The System stars Shih Kien (Inspector Chan), Pai Ying (Tam), Lisa Chiao Chiao (Casino boss), Chung Chi-Keung (Detective), Gwong Wai-Keung. The film was directed by Peter Yung Wai-Chuen.

How long is The System?

The System has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979.

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