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Long Arm of the Law II (1987)
Directed by Michael Mak
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Overview
This sequel to the critically-acclaimed box-office winner Long Arm of the Law maintains the same stark realism of the original. In Saga Two, the Royal Hong Kong Police put into operation a new plan to counteract the problem of increasing violent crimes committed by new arrivals from across the border in China. In agreement with Chinese authorities, three Hong Kong detectives go undercover as illegal immigrants in order to infiltrate the powerful gang that is organizing the crime wave. The action is tough and graphic, reminiscent of The French Connection, Hong Kong style.
Length 89 minutes
Actors
Alex Man Chi-Leung | Pauline Wong Siu-Fung | Elvis Tsui | Ben Lam | Yat Chor Yuen | Stephen Chan Tak-Gwong | Kong Lung | Fong Li | Ng Hoi-Tin | Yip San | Kirk Wong | Shing Fui-On | Tsi-Ang Chin | Sam Hoh Choi-Chow
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
Great followup to the original film and possibly a little better than the first. This is a sequel in name only, with a story that’s only related to the original in theme. No characters or plot points carry over from the first film.
I wish 88 Films would’ve released all four films together in a box set instead of just the first two.
Both entries don’t portray the police in very flattering light, but this one is more blatant about its criticism.
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