City War

City War

Together They'll Tear It Apart!

1988 · 96 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, Crime

Two partnered cops who are also best friends find their friendship and their lives at stake when they try to take down a ruthless drug dealer.

Directed by Sun Chung · Written by Leung Wai-Ting

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