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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime
Votes8
DirectorHerman Yau
WritersWong Jing, Cheng Man-Fai
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWar of the Underworld
About War of the Underworld
When the son of a gang leader manages to insult the son of a rival gang leader, total war erupts between the rival gangs, and the young hero is forced to do terrible things in order to maintain order and honor.
Directed by Herman Yau, War of the Underworld leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Jordan Chan Siu-Chun, Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1996.
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