City on Fire
He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.
1987 | 105m | Cantonese
Popularity: 4 (history)
| Director: | Ringo Lam Ling-Tung |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Tommy Sham Sai-Sang |
| Staring: |
| 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: | Feb 13, 1987 |
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| Director: | Ringo Lam Ling-Tung |
| Writer: | Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Tommy Sham Sai-Sang |
| Genres: | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Keywords | undercover cop |
| Production Companies | Cinema City, Cinema City Company Limited (Hong Kong) |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Oct 05, 2025 Entered: Oct 05, 2025 |
![Original Trailer [Subtitled]](/extra_thumbs/cXVsaI_FVPc.jpg)
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Chow Yun-Fat | Ko Chow |
| Sun Yueh | Inspector Lau |
| Danny Lee Sau-Yin | Fu |
| Carrie Ng Ka-Lai | Hung |
| Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung | Inspector John Chan |
| Lau Kong | Commissioner Chow |
| Fong Yau | Chow Nam |
| Parkman Wong Pak-Man | Detective Man |
| Jessica Chow Bo-San | Rose |
| Tommy Sham Sai-Sang | Skinny |
| Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez | Tsai |
| Chan Chi-Fai | Big Song |
| Victor Hon Kwan | Bill |
| Tommy Wong | John Chan's Subordinate |
| Chan Yuen-Tat | Mr. Cou |
| Yeung Kim-Man | John Chan's Subordinate |
| Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong | Chan Kam-Wah |
| Cheng Mang-Ha | Chow's Grandmother |
| Ringo Lam Ling-Tung | Chow's Contact (uncredited) |
| Well Chin Wing-Wai | Food Delivery Man (uncredited) |
| Ho Chi-Moon | Jewelry Store Staff (uncredited) |
| Szeto Yue-Wa | Jewelry Store Staff (uncredited) |
| Maria Cordero | Lounge Singer (uncredited) |
| William Ho | Nightclub Boss (uncredited) |
| Ng Kwok-Kin | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Stephen Chan Yung | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Fei Pak | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Lau Tze-Ming | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Alex Ng Hong-Ling | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Garry Chan Chi-Shing | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ringo Lam Ling-Tung | Story, Director |
| Bruce Yu | Costume Design |
| Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez | Stunt Coordinator |
| Wong Chi-Ming | Gaffer |
| Wong Ming-Lam | Editor |
| Teddy Robin | Original Music Composer |
| Tony Chow Kwok-Chung | Post-Production Manager |
| Trip Brock | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Tommy Sham Sai-Sang | Screenplay |
| Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Director of Photography |
| Alan Lo Shun-Chuen | Assistant Director |
| Catherine Lau Ga-Wai | Production Manager |
| Luk Tsz-Fung | Art Direction |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ringo Lam Ling-Tung | Producer |
| Karl Maka | Executive Producer |
| Catherine Chang Si-Kan | Associate Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 18 | 9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 16 | 23 | 11 |
| 2024 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 | 19 | 35 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 8 |
| 2024 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 | 13 | 25 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 973 | 980 |