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Powerful Four

Powerful Four

1992 1h 48mCrimeAction

The rise of four semi-corrupt detectives in the Hong Kong police ranks during the late 60's.

3.8/5

TMDB score· 3 votes

Synopsis

The rise of four semi-corrupt detectives in the Hong Kong police ranks during the late 60's.

Behind it

David Lam Tak-LukDavid Lam Tak-LukDirectorWong ChiScreenplayLowell Lo Koon-TingLowell Lo Koon-TingComposerCheung Ging-NinCinematographyWong Po-ManCinematography

Cast

Danny Lee Sau-YinDanny Lee Sau-YinLuk Kong
Simon YamSimon YamLiu Kit
Waise Lee Chi-HungWaise Lee Chi-HungYiu Hung
Kent Cheng Jak-SiKent Cheng Jak-SiHo Sum
Yolinda Yan Chor-SinYolinda Yan Chor-SinYim Ping
Vincent Wan Yeung-MingVincent Wan Yeung-MingSam
Kong Man-Sing
Frankie Chan Chi-LeungFrankie Chan Chi-Leung
Alan Chui Chung-SanAlan Chui Chung-San
Lee Siu-KayLee Siu-KayLau Ming
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongInformant
Gam BiuGam Biu
Fung Man-Gwong
Huang ManHuang Man
Mark KingMark KingPoliceman
Chan Shing-Hung
Wai ChingWai Ching
Lee Chuen-Sing

Director

David Lam Tak-Luk

Writer

Wong Chi

Release date

1 Jan 1992

Runtime

1h 48m

Studio

David Lam Films Co., Ltd. (D L Films)

Language

Cantonese

Country

Hong Kong

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