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Jail in Burning Island
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Jail in Burning Island

1997-04-25 · 98 min · ★ 5.5

Action · Crime · Drama

A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.

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Directors
Kevin Chu
Production companies
China Star Entertainment
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicky WuNicky WuLin
Takeshi KaneshiroTakeshi KaneshiroYeung Chung
Steven HaoSteven HaoWen
Anthony Wong Chau-sangAnthony Wong Chau-sangPrison Warden Goo
Chan Chung-YungChan Chung-YungYoong
Richard Ng Man-tatRichard Ng Man-tatUncle Da
Jackson LiuJackson LiuBrother Pao
Chiu Chi-KeungLiang
John Ching TungJohn Ching TungCaptain Du
Wong Yat-feiWong Yat-feiMentally Challenged Inmate
Do Fook-PingFive
Chen Kuang-ChienBrother Pao's Thug
Yvonne Yung HungYvonne Yung HungLin's Wife

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