City on Fire

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.

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lateen watched this on 2026-01-09

An above average 80s crime movie. Nothing too crazy to be honest, other than getting to watch Chow Yun-Fat be the literal coolest person alive.

It very obviously inspired Reservoir Dogs, so that’s cool I guess

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