City on Fire(1987)
龍虎風雲
He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.
City on Fire Synopsis
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.
City on Fire (1987) is a action, adventure, crime and thriller film directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, released on February 13, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-Yin and Carrie Ng Ka-Lai. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Writers:
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Tommy Sham Sai-Sang, Andrew Lam
- Producers:
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Composer:
- Teddy Robin
- Production:
- Cinema City Company Limited
- Revenue:
- $2,543,700
- Status:
- Released
City on Fire (1987) Trailer
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City on Fire Videos & Clips
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City on Fire Cast & Crew
Main 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
Jessica Chow Bo-San
as Rose / Mei
- Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
as Skinny
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
as Tsai / Joe
Chan Chi-Fai
as Chen Ching / Tai Song
Key crew
Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, written by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Tommy Sham Sai-Sang and Andrew Lam, produced by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.
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City on Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 182 ratings.
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City on Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch City on Fire online?
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City on Fire (1987) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in City on Fire?
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The main cast of City on Fire (1987) includes Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai and Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung. The film was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was City on Fire released?
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City on Fire was released on February 13, 1987 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is City on Fire worth watching?
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City on Fire (1987) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for City on Fire?
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Yes. The official City on Fire trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.