"He thought he knew the risks of going undercover."13 February 1987Action, Thriller, Crime105 mins
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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City on Fire - U.S. Trailer (HD) (1987)
An undercover cop sent to infiltrate a notorious crime ring Ko Chow (Chow Yun-Fat) must replace a fellow officer who was killed in a violent confrontation.
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Original Title: 龍虎風雲Lung fu fong wan
CITY ON FIRE (1987) - Heist & Escape
This tense Hong Kong crime thriller is known best as the film upon which Quentin Tarantino borrowed heavily for his 1992 debut Reservoir Dogs. City on Fire ...
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City on Fire ( Lung fu fong wan ) 1987 hong kong legends trailer.
City on Fire (1979) Trailer
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