City on Fire (1987)
City on Fire is a 1987 Chinese-language action film directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh and Danny Lee Sau-Yin.
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.
Quick answers
What is City on Fire about?
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.
When was City on Fire released?
City on Fire was released on 13 February 1987.
How long is City on Fire?
City on Fire runs 1h 45m.
Who made City on Fire?
City on Fire was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.
Where can I watch City on Fire?
City on Fire is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Plex and Tubi TV.
Where to watch City on Fire
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Criterion Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Chow Yun-Fat as Ko Chow
- Sun Yueh as Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Fu / Tiger
- Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Hung
- Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung as Inspector John Chan
- Lau Kong as Commissioner Chow
- Fong Yau as Chow Nam
- Parkman Wong Pak-Man as Detective Man
- Jessica Chow Bo-San as Rose / Mei
- Tommy Sham Sai-Sang as Skinny
- Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez as Tsai / Joe
- Chan Chi-Fai as Chen Ching / Tai Song
