Cast
Michael Wong
as Officer Don Wong
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
as Inspector Minnie Kwan
Damian Lau Chung-Yan
as Inspector Lau
Teresa Lee Fung
as Madam Katie Ngan
Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei
as Sue
Joseph Cheung Man-Kwong
as Joe Chueng
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
as Forensics tech
Stephen Chan Tak-Gwong
as Insp. Lau
Woo Wai-Chung
as Thai crack dealer
Go Shut-Fung
as Thai crack dealer
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1996
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
Votes4
DirectorGordon Chan
WritersGordon Chan, Chan Hing-Kai
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFirst Option
About First Option
Despite negative psychological evaluations, Mike Wong is assigned as the captain of the SDU, a special task force linked to the Customs Department. Their mission: apprehend nasty drug dealers, led by the “Ice Queen.” To do this, Mike has to team up with customs cop Minnie. Despite their clashes, the two learn to understand each other, but not before things get bad.
Directed by Gordon Chan, First Option leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Wong, Gigi Leung Wing-Kei, Damian Lau Chung-Yan — 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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