City on Fire

(1987)

February 13, 1987 • Action, Crime, Thriller

Runtime: 1h 45m•Cantonese

Rated R

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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Avg Score

80%