City on Fire (1987)

He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.

★ 6.9 1h 45m Action · Adventure · Crime · Thriller

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

Cast

Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Carrie Ng Ka-lai, Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung, Lau Kong, Fong Yau, Parkman Wong Pak-Man

Country

Hong Kong

Released

February 13, 1987