The Big Heat
城巿特警
“Four men, standing alone, up against a massive murderous conspiracy.”
Synopsis
Inspector Waipong Wong has to put his life and resignation from the HKPD on hold to investigate his former partner's mysterious murder. What he and his crack team of three other cops uncover is a plot far more sinister than they originally anticipated.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Big Heat - Trailer (1988)
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-05
Top Cast
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Waise Lee Chi-Hung
John Wong Wai-Pong
Joey Wong
Ada
Matthew Wong Hin-Mung
Lun Kwok-Keung
Phillip Kwok Chui
Kam
Lionel Lo King-Wah
Inspector Ong Chat-Fu
Paul Chu Kong
Han Ching
Betty Mak Chui-Han
Maggie
Peter Lai Bei-Dak
Peter Ng
Kirk Wong Chi-Keung
Drug Dealer
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Scar-Faced Assassin
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Mr. Ho's Bodyguard
Robin Shou
Assassin at Hospital
Stuart Yung Sai-Kit
Ho Ka-Nin
Ken Boyle
Superintendent McDonald
Lai Suen
Kam's Mother
Wong Lik
Hostage Taker
Law Shu-Kei
John's Doctor
Wong Ka-Kui
Drug Dealer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To, Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Chan
- Original Score
- Lo Ta-Yu, David Wu
- Original Title
- 城巿特警
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Film Workshop, Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To, Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah
Gordon Chan
Lo Ta-Yu, David Wu
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
David Wu
Tsui Hark, Raymond Wong
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Gordon Chan
Writer
Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah
Director
Tsui Hark
Producer
David Wu
Editor
Raymond Wong
Producer
Lo Ta-Yu
Original Music Composer
Horace Wong Wing-Hang
Director of Photography
David Wu
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Heat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Heat about?
Inspector Waipong Wong has to put his life and resignation from the HKPD on hold to investigate his former partner's mysterious murder. What he and his crack team of three other cops uncover is a plot far more sinister than they originally anticipated.
Who directed The Big Heat?
The Big Heat was directed by Johnnie To, Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah.
Who stars in The Big Heat?
The principal cast of The Big Heat includes Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Joey Wong, Matthew Wong Hin-Mung, Phillip Kwok Chui, Lionel Lo King-Wah.
When was The Big Heat released and how long is it?
The Big Heat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Heat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Heat was composed by Lo Ta-Yu, David Wu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Heat?
The Big Heat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).