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Cast
Cynthia Khan
as Inspector Yang Li-Ching
David Wu
as David Ng
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
as May
Lo Lieh
as Godfather
Kim Maree Penn
as General's girl
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
as The General
Billy Chow Bei-Lei
as General's bodyguard
Chris Lee Kin-Sang
as General's killer
Steve Tartalia
as General's killer
Wong Wai
as Senior Officer Wai
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Thriller
Votes19
DirectorCha Chuen-Yee
WritersTony Leung, Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong, Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIn the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man
About In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man
When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and assassins with the help of his cousin.
Directed by Cha Chuen-Yee, In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man leans on a strong ensemble — Cynthia Khan, David Wu, Alvina Kong Yan-Yin — 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 1990.
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