Law on the Brink
Originally released in 1994. Law on the Brink is a drama film. directed by Chan Tung-Chuen. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ray Lui, Veronica Yip Yuk-Hing, and David Lam Wai
Synopsis
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CN
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 ...
Who directed Law on the Brink?
Law on the Brink was directed by Chan Tung-Chuen.
How long is Law on the Brink?
Law on the Brink has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Law on the Brink released?
Law on the Brink was released on October 14, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Law on the Brink?
The main cast of Law on the Brink includes Ray Lui, Veronica Yip Yuk-Hing, David Lam Wai, Jason Pai Piao, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong.