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Law on the Brink (1994)

Movie ★ 4.5 89 min

Drama

With Hong Kong on the brink of unification with the Mainland, can they get along? When the Beijing police want to arrest his brother for murder, Hong Kong lawyer Shen goes to Beijing to help. Time and again he butts heads with differences between Hong Kong and Mainland law and practice. Thanks to a persistent though traditional lawyer named Wu and an implacable but fair policewoman named Lan, Shen manages to keep out of jail and pursue his brother's innocence. The big problem is that the dead man, a pimp and a bully, is the son of a wealthy and influential man who'll stop at nothing to avenge his son's death.

Chan Tung-Chuen Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 14, 1994
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0110369
Country
Language

Cast

Ray Lui Ray Lui Veronica Yip Yuk-hing Veronica Yip Yuk-hing David Lam Wai David Lam Wai Jason Pai Piao Jason Pai Piao Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong

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Frequently asked questions

What is Law on the Brink about?
With Hong Kong on the brink of unification with the Mainland, can they get along? When the Beijing police want to arrest his brother for murder, Hong Kong lawyer Shen goes to Beijing to help. Time and again he butts heads with differences between Hong Kong and Mainland law and practice. Thanks to a persistent though traditional lawyer named Wu and an implacable but fair policewoman named Lan, Shen manages to keep out of jail and pursue his brother's innocence. The big problem is that the dead man, a pimp and a bully, is the son of a wealthy and influential man who'll stop at nothing to avenge his son's death.
Who directed Law on the Brink?
Law on the Brink was directed by Chan Tung-Chuen.
Who stars in Law on the Brink?
Law on the Brink stars Ray Lui, Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, David Lam Wai, Jason Pai Piao.
When was Law on the Brink released?
Law on the Brink is a 1994 drama film.
Where can I watch Law on the Brink?
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