Crime Story

Crime Story

The world's toughest city needs more than an army to stop the mob… They need one man!

R 1993 · 107 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Crime, Thriller, Drama

A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.

Directed by Kirk Wong Chi-Keung · Written by Chun Tin-Nam

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