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Long Arm of the Law (1984)
Directed by Johnny Mak
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Overview
A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.
Length 100 minutes
Actors
Lam Wai | Wong Kin | Kong Lung | Chan Ging | Shum Wai | Ng Hoi-Tin | Tommy Wong | Yeung Ming | Lau On-Kei | Ben Lam | Alex Ng Hong-Ling | Fong Li | Lam Seung-Sam | Chow Ling | Gong Ng | Lau Sun-Lun | Wong Suk-Fan | Chan Man-Kei | Chan Wai-Fong | Lau Kwai-Chung | Yu Kwok-Hung | Ng Yeuk-Hon | Stire Sin | Chien Hua Hsu | Chow Shing-Boh | Wong Hung | Luk Ying-Hong | Fei Pak | Sam Kin-Sang
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2024 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
This is more along the lines of BATTLES AGAINST HONOR AND HUMANITY in that it’s based on crimes that were happening at the time and it takes a more standoff, documentary style approach to the shooting style. More drama and thriller than action. The shootout in Kowloon Walled City is good but could’ve been so much more crazy given the location. The abrupt ending is, well, abrupt. It reminded me of Shaw Brothers films.
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