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Release Year2021
Runtime1h 46m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Crime, Thriller
Votes19
DirectorWong Jing, Woody Hui Ngai-Ming
WritersWong Jing, Ronald Chan Kin-Hung, Lui Koon-Nam
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Time in Hong Kong
About Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong
The story tells the story of a collusion between Hong Kong police and criminals in 1973, under the instigation of the British, they embezzled huge profits and poisoned the citizens. The Governor of Hong Kong established the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Directed by Wong Jing, Woody Hui Ngai-Ming, Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong leans on a strong ensemble — Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Francis Ng Chun-Yu — 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 2021.
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