Iron Angels

1987 1h 33m CN

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 40

ActionThrillerCrimeAdventure

Synopsis

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Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police officials assassinated. The Angels break into Yeung’s corporate offices, eventually tracing her headquarters. After Alex Fong’s character is captured and held by Yeung, the Angels mount an assault to rescue him. A complex sub-plot involving an armored car bullion robbery eventually leads the Angels to a final showdown with Yeung and her men.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hideki Saijo
Saijo / Angel Number One
Moon Lee
Moon
Elaine Lui Siu-Ling
Elaine
Yukari Ôshima
Yeung
Alex Fong Chung-Sun
Commander Fong
David Chiang Da-Wei
John Keung
Hwang Jang-Lee
Boss Chang Lung
Peter Yang Kwan
Boss in Wheelchair

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Teresa Woo San
Writers: Teresa Woo San
Languages: Cantonese
Countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines

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ERA

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

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 5 countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Iron Angels Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Teresa Woo San, shot by Sander Lee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

AWARDS

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Editor Norman Wong Chi-Hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Hideki Saijo and Moon Lee and Elaine Lui Siu-Ling carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0094146 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Teresa Woo San directs. Sander Lee behind the camera. Richard Lo scores. Norman Wong Chi-Hung cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines. Dialogue in Cantonese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

139 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 5 countries: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines.
3Part of the "Iron Angels Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Teresa Woo San, shot by Sander Lee. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Richard Lo. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Norman Wong Chi-Hung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Hideki Saijo and Moon Lee and Elaine Lui Siu-Ling carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0094146 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.