The Informer

The Informer

1980 · 99 min · ★ 7.5 · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Wang Chung plays the standard level-headed cop in charge of a rag-tag bunch of misfits and stereotypes (the coward, the playboy, etc.) who are after a drug runner. After their informant is killed, the team turns to a former Triad member (Danny Lee) to infiltrate the gang and bring the big boss down.

Directed by Wong Chung · Written by Wong Chung

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