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Dragon in Jail
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Dragon in Jail

1990-09-27 · 97 min · ★ 7.0

Action · Crime

Andy Lau stars as a juvenile delinquent trying to escape life in the ghetto. After releasing from jail, he is bullied by a local tyrant, Ma Chao-wei, at last his jail mates help him to settle the problem. However, Ma takes revenge on him. His friendship with a rich jail mate (Ho Kar King) is his only way out!

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Directors
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Production companies
Legend Films Co., Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy LauAndy LauHenry Tse
Kenny Ho Ka-KingKenny Ho Ka-KingWayne
Gigi Lai ChiGigi Lai ChiWinnie Sung
Lung FongLung FongC.K. Chong
John Ching TungJohn Ching TungSkinny
Melvin Wong King-SunMelvin Wong King-SunPrison officer
Wong Hoi-YanWong Hoi-YanWayne's Mother
Wai Gei-ShunWai Gei-ShunWayne's Stepfather
Law Shu-KeiLaw Shu-KeiJudge
Gary Chan Ga-FaiGary Chan Ga-Fai
William HoCharlie Ma
Lam ChungLam Chung
Victor Hon KwanVictor Hon KwanHenry's Father
Shing Fu-OnShing Fu-OnBrother Bull
Stephen Chang Gwong-ChinStephen Chang Gwong-Chin
Leung Gam-SanLeung Gam-SanSean Man Cheung Hung
Wong Leun-Cheung
Fung Chi-Shing
Choi Wang-Wai
Rolf Chow Chi-Sam

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