City on Fire (1987)

Lung foo fung wan

He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.

101 min★ 7.1 · 9,266 votes

• Action
• Crime
• Drama

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.

Release date

February 13, 1987

Country of origin

Hong Kong SAR China

Budget

$764,928

Box office

$2,543,918