City on Fire(1987)
“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.
Director
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Studio
Cinema City
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Chow Yun-Fat
as Ko Chow
Sun Yueh
as Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
as Fu / Tiger
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
as Hung
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
as Inspector John Chan
Lau Kong
as Commissioner Chow
Fong Yau
as Chow Nam
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
as Detective Man
Jessica Chow Bo-San
as Rose / Mei
Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
as Skinny
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
as Tsai / Joe
Chan Chi-Fai
as Chen Ching / Tai Song
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Cinema City • Cinema City Company Limited (Hong Kong)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City on Fire?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for City on Fire (1987).
What is City on Fire 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 members who have become his friends.
Who directed City on Fire?▼
City on Fire was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung and released in 1987. It is a action, crime, thriller film.
How long is City on Fire?▼
City on Fire has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in City on Fire?▼
The cast of City on Fire includes Chow Yun-Fat as Ko Chow, Sun Yueh as Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang, Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Fu / Tiger, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Hung, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Inspector John Chan and more.
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