Final Justice (1988 film) explained

Final Justice
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T:霹靂先鋒
S:霹雳先锋
P:Pī Lì Xiān Fēng
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Director:Parkman Wong
Producer:Danny Lee
Screenplay:James Fung
Story:Chung Hon-chiu
Music:The Melody Bank
Cinematography:Choi Wai-kei
Editing:Robert Choi
Studio:Magnum Films
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:Hong Kong
Language:Cantonese
Gross:HK$8,916,612

Final Justice is a 1988 Hong Kong action crime film directed by Parkman Wong. The film stars Danny Lee, who also served as the film's producer, and Stephen Chow in his film debut.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Chow won the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for Best Supporting Actor. He would later go on to be the top superstar of Hong Kong.

Plot

District Crime Squad Sergeant Cheung Tit-chu (Danny Lee) of the Wan Chai District has been a pioneer in the area, often establishing outstanding services. However, Cheung's tough handling style, has attracted many complaints towards him. Cheung's new superior, Chief Inspector Lo Tai-wai (Ricky Wong) is dissatisfied with him, accusing him of disobeying superior orders, while also frequently clamped by Cheung.

One day, criminal Judge (Shing Fui-On) is released from prison, and leads his former associates Bull (Tommy Wong), Chicken (William Ho) and Smut (Victor Hon) to prepare a major crime spree plan. Meanwhile, car thief Boy (Stephen Chow) regards Judge as his idol and willingly serves him, but in the course of a car theft incident, he is arrested by Cheung.

Unexpectedly, Judge and his associates use the stolen car to rob an illegal underground casino, killing some customers in the process. Boy is innocently involved in the robbery case. Moreover, Lo regards Boy as an accomplice to the robbery and charges him for robbery and murder. However, Cheung believes that Boy is innocent and is determined to find new evidence to overturn the false allegations.

Cast

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Role
Danny LeeDistrict Sergeant Cheung Tit-chu
Stephen Chow (credited as Stephen Chiau)Boy
Shing Fui-OnJudge
William HoChicken
Ken LoKong
Tommy Wong (credited as Wong Kwong Leung)Bull
Victor HonSmut
Ricky Yi Fan-WaiInsp Lo
Chiu Jun-ChiuSgt Chiu
Wong Aaupickpocket
Debbie Chui Yuen-MeiBoy's girlfriend
Stephen Chang Gwong-ChinMr Cheng
Ng Yuen-Samlift passenger
Ernest Mauserhostage
Ho Chi-Moongambling joint customer
Cheung Kwok-LeungDummy's thug
Fei Pak policeman
Lee Wah-Kongambling joint customer
Wong Wai-Faigambling joint staff
Lam Ngaigambling joint staff
Hung Tung-Kim (uncredited)Kim
Shing Fu-On (uncredited)Dummy
Chan Ging (uncredited)truck driver
Law Shu-Kei (uncredited)Schoolmaster
James Ha Chim-Si (uncredited)Boli
Parkman Wong Pak-Man (uncredited)ambulance attendant
Strawberry Yeung Yuk-Mui (uncredited)Nancy
Chan Chi-Hung (uncredited)hostage
Yee Tin-Hung (uncredited)Dummy's thug
Lam Chi-Tai (uncredited)Dummy's thug
Kenneth Smyth (credited as Kenneth Smy)hostage (extra)
Lam Foo-WaiDummy's thug (extra)
Tong Pau-Chung(extra)

Awards nominations

YearsAwardsCategoriesRecipientsResults
198825th Golden Horse AwardsBest Supporting ActorStephen Chow
19898th Hong Kong Film AwardsBest Supporting ActorStephen Chow
Best New PerformerStephen Chow

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Charles, John. The Hong Kong Filmography: 1977-1997. 106. June 14, 2015. McFarland & Company. 9781476602622. September 8, 2021. Google Books.
  2. Final Justice. 165. 1988. 香港國際電影節. 15. 1. Urban Council. 9789627040323. September 8, 2021. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Review: Final Justice. Mills. Phil. Far East Films. March 12, 2015. September 8, 2021.
  4. Web site: Review: Final Justice. Kozo. Love HK Film. September 8, 2021.
  5. Web site: Review: Final Justice. Pragasam. Andrew. The Spinning Image. September 8, 2021.