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Synopsis

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.

Year1987
CountryHong Kong
Director
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I steal from every single movie ever made. Great artists steal, they don't do homages. I mean, Reservoir Dogs, I got a lot of stuff from City on Fire. A lot of stuff. I'm not hiding it, I'm celebrating it.
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This Film Influenced
→ Charlie's Angels (2000) (2000)

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