Long Arm of the Law

18
1h 46m
1984
7.013 /10 (39)

Overview

A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.

Country : Hong Kong
Languages : 广州话 / 廣州話
Released Date: 1984-07-11

Top Billed Cast

David Lam Wai

Ho Yiu-Tung

Wong Kin

Chubby / Sik Koo

Chiang Lung

Ah Chung

Chan Ging

Rooster

Lee Ying-Git

Blockhead

Lam Seung-Sam

Bull's Eye

Yeung Ming

Ah Sheung

Lau On-Kei

Angel

Shum Wai

Tai

Ng Hoi-Tin

Inspector Li

Lau Sun-Lun

Fatso / Fei Gau

Wong Suk-Fan

Chan Man-Kei

D. D.

Chan Wai-Fong

Win

Lau Kwai-Chung

Doctor Ngam

Chow Ling

Dr. Ngam's Wife

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