The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
As befits a full-blooded Jiang Hu (underworld) antic, COTL takes place over the course of a short, frenetic period, feeling to all intents and purposes like one night. It encompasses plenty of gore and cadavers (unless you get the sanitized, inferior mainland version), relying to a large extent on so-called triad codes of honor and organizational culture. At its core resides old boss Dragon Brother, done by Eric Tsang in a repast from his barrage of comical roles and commercial endorsements. The head wants to retire, leading to chaos in gangland as everybody else desires his position and accumulated fortune. Following his fateful announcement, two rival Mafioso's become potential enemies as Dragon Brother and concubine (Suki Kwan) aim to leave Hong Kong in order to start a new life in Europe.
Ratings
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Billy Chung Siu-HungDirector
- Wong JingDirector
- Marco Wan Ho-KitOriginal Music Composer
- Wong JingWriter
Cast
- Eric Tsang Chi-WaiBoss Dragon
- Yue Man-lokFat
- Suki Kwan Sau-MeiKwan Yuk Shan/Shan
- Emme Wong Yi-ManSai Ling
- Lam SuetSgt Mi (Rice)
- Roy Cheung Yiu-YeungSunny
- Sammul ChanCast
- Liu Kai-ChiFoh Chai/Uncle Chai
- Wong Shu-TongCast
- Benjamin ChiangCast
- Shi LanCast
- Chapman To Man-ChatCast