Island of Greed

1997 2h 6m CN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 33

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Synopsis

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A gutsy police detecive and his team of cops probe into the widespread illegal dealings of a criminal mastermind who schemes to redeem himself by running for government office in taiwan.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Andy Lau
Captain Fong Gwok-Fai
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Chow Chiu-Sin
Annie Wu
Ling-Fei
Paulyn Sun
Miu-Heung
Kelly Kuo
Mei Li
Winston Chao
Minister Feng
Lee Li-Chun
Chairman Hau
King Shih-chieh
Fai's Supervisor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Writers: Johnny Mak Tong-Hung
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Landy Wei. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Andy Lau and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Annie Wu carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0156588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michael Mak Tong-Kit directs. Jingle Ma Choh-Sing behind the camera. Landy Wei scores. Produced in Hong Kong. Dialogue in Cantonese.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Michael Mak Tong-Kit, shot by Jingle Ma Choh-Sing. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Landy Wei. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Andy Lau and Tony Leung Ka-fai and Annie Wu carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0156588 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 33 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.