Code of Honor (1987)
Original title: 義本無言
Code of Honor is a 1987 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Ko Chun-Hsiung, David Lam Wai and Chow Yun-Fat.
In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.
Quick answers
What is Code of Honor about?
In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.
When was Code of Honor released?
Code of Honor was released on 26 March 1987.
How long is Code of Honor?
Code of Honor runs 1h 33m.
Who made Code of Honor?
Code of Honor was directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai.
Cast
- Ko Chun-Hsiung as Ho Chen Tung
- David Lam Wai as Wang Han
- Chow Yun-Fat as Fai
- Chui Sau-Lai as Du Siu Lai
- Dick Wei as Inspector Mak Chi Chieh
- Shing Fui-On as Mad Piao
- Sunny Fang Kang as Chin Pao
- Yihara Shinichi as Yukuda Jiro
- Shum Wai as Wai
- Dennis Chan Kwok-San as Attorney Chang
- Danny Lee Sau-Yin as Superintendent
- Lung Ming-Yan