Something fishy is going on in the anti-Drug Trafficking Unit of the HK Police, and only a few honest cops know that the corruption goes all the way to the top. However, they must prove their case quickly, and by unconventional means, after they are framed for murder and drug-trafficking themselves. Dodging bullets from cops and criminals alike, the race is on to clear their names, protect their loved ones, and bring their corrupt colleagues to justice.
Stunts
Donnie Yen's pre-fame fight scenes are already ridiculous.
Direction
Yuen stages gunfights like dance numbers—chaotic, beautiful, lethal.
Acting
Simon Yam's villain smirk could curdle milk.
Director
Yuen Woo-Ping
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Fan Shun-Yu
Carol Cheng
Insp. Shirley Ho Shih-Ling
Simon Yam
Inspector Michael Wong
Donnie Yen
Terry
Irene Wan
Amy
Bryan Leung Kar-Yan
Hsiu
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Sgt Uncle Te
Vincent Lyn
Vincent
Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
Swatow Hsiung
Yuen Shun-Yi
Hsiung's Brother
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Policeman
Michael Woods
Drug Dealer from USA
Paul Wong Kwan
Gets Kicked in Drug Bust
Chan Ging
Policeman
Yuen Woo-Ping
Master Eight
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Donnie Yen's fourth film role; Yuen Woo-Ping had already spotted his potential after seeing him compete in martial arts tournaments.
Released during Hong Kong's 1988 anti-corruption crackdown, the film's cynical view of police collided awkwardly with official narratives—making its underground popularity inevitable.
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