Chow Yun-Fat as a hitman who accidentally becomes the hero? Chaos ensues.
Chow Yun-Fat and Danny Lee star in this police action film. Two cops are trying to capture a triad boss, but are interrupted by hitman played by Chow Yun-Fat. This is one of those unique combination Hong Kong movies with action, comedy, and violence.
Acting
Chow Yun-Fat's magnetic hitman steals every scene he's in.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI Hong Kong stunt work hits different—raw and dangerous.
Editing
Tone whiplash between brutal violence and slapstick comedy.
Director
Chan Chuen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was early Chow Yun-Fat, pre-Better Tomorrow fame—watch him invent his signature cool.
1981 Hong Kong cinema was experimenting with genre-blending before John Woo perfected it.
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