City on Fire(1987)
He Thought He Knew the Risks of Going Undercover.
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.
Movie: City on Fire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ko Chow
Tiger
Inspector Lau/Uncle Kung
Hung
Inspector John Chiao Chi
Commissioner Chow
Chan Kam-Wah
Chow Nam
Chen Ching / Tai Song
Tsai
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