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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Drama
Votes4
DirectorKevin Chu
WritersFu Li, Lin Wan-Chang
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsJail in Burning Island
About Jail in Burning Island
A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.
Directed by Kevin Chu, Jail in Burning Island leans on a strong ensemble — Nicky Wu, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Steven Hao — 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 1997.
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