Killer's Nocturne

Killer's Nocturne

VENGANCE ONLY BREEDS MORE VENGANCE

1987 · 91 min · ★ 5.6 · Crime, Drama, Action

Chi Feng's father, Lo Tien Pei, has retired as the king of gambling. But Yen Li Shan, who was humiliated by Lo seven years ago, has returned with fiery vengeance in his heart. Yen manages to buy the Endless Night, the top casino nightclub in Shanghai, before quickly and brutally establishing himself as the new casino kingpin. What follows is a cycle of revenge between the three men forcing Chi Feng to test his resilience and strength.

Directed by Lam Nai-Choi · Written by Manfred Wong Man-Chun

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