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Release Date:
July 31, 1977
Original Title:
賣命邊緣
Alternate Titles:
Karate Gangsters
Genres:
Action | Crime | Drama
Production Countries:
Hong Kong
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 94
Modern day Hong Kong is the backdrop for this action adventure about the narcotics trade. A convicted felon named Peter Chin breaks up a bloody barroom battle and saves the life of a gang member. He is rewarded with an introduction to one of the gang's lieutenants, a beautiful woman named Daisy. Together they plot to extort millions from a rival gangland chief, but their efforts are foiled by an uneasy truce between the two leaders. Knives, flying kicks, fists, guns and bombs come into play as Peter strives to keep a gangland leader from escaping with a fortune in drugs and money.
Assistant Director:
Wang Hung
Director of Photography:
Lai Wen-hsiung
Editor:
Chen Hung-Min
Huang Chiu-Kuei
Original Music Composer:
Huang Mao-Shan
Producer:
Chan Chung Wan
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