| | | He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Dolby Digital (5.1)
Internationally renowned superstar Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; The Replacement Killers) delivers an electrifying performance in this hard-hitting big-screen thrill ride! An undercover cop sent to infiltrate a notorious crime ring, Ko Chow (Chow Yun-Fat) must replace a fellow officer who was killed in a violent confrontation. But, as he earns the trust of the syndicate, he develops a tight friendship with one of the thieves. Then, when a planned heist turns into a bloody shoot-out with police, suspicions arise about who could be the informant! As friendship and loyalty clash with duty and honor, you'll be riveted by the explosive power of this intensely entertaining motion picture!
Editor's Note
When an undercover cop is killed, Chow (Chow Yun-Fat) is recruited by Inspector Lau (Sun Yueh) to take his place trying to infiltrate a gang of thieves. But Chow had previously done undercover work and had developed an emotional bond with the men he then later had to betray--and he is afraid it could happen again. The loyalty of the younger cop to the older man will be tested against the bonds he must form with the criminals in order to be trusted by them. This theme of the similarities between cops and criminals is a staple of the heroic bloodshed branch of Hong Kong cinema. Chow befriends Fu (Danny Lee) by posing as a man who can supply the guns needed for a jewelry heist. Director Ringo Lam stages his action and street scenes with a high degree of realism. The characters' movements are erratic and the violence is brutal and unstylized, with everything unfolding in believable chaos. Released at the same time as A BETTER TOMORROW, it made Chow Yun-Fat a Hong Kong star. This Hong Kong classic formed the basis for Quentin Tarantino's later RESERVOIR DOGS.
Plot Summary
A morally conflicted plainclothes cop infiltrates a syndicate of jewel thieves in what he hopes will be his last assignment before settling down in marriage. Trouble strikes when the other thieves smell a rat and the heist goes awry. Meanwhile, the cop struggles with his sense of honor and the friendship he has formed with one of the thieves.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 8/2/2005 |
| Running Time: 106 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1987 | | Catalog ID: 2314203 | | UPC: 00786936158496 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: Cantonese | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, Chinese, Cantonese | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | Uncut
"Lam draws fine performances from his cast, and certainly knows how to shoot an action sequence." 06/01/2005 p.150 |
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