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Cynthia Khan
Inspector Yang Li-Ching
David Wu
David Ng
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
May
Lo Lieh
Godfather
Kim Maree Penn
General's girl
Eddie Koo Koon Chung
The General
Billy Chow Bei-Lei
General's bodyguard
Chris Lee Kin-Sang
General's killer
Steve Tartalia
General's killer
Wong Wai
Senior Officer Wai
Lau Kong
Inspector Wong
Vincent Lyn
Alan
Jackie Lui Chung-Yin
Peter
Milk Hoh Ho-Yuen
Peter's buddy
Chau Chi-Chung
Peter's buddy
Wong Gwong-Fai
CIA HK section head
Kwon Seong-yeong
CIA
Mark King
CIA
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cha Chuen-Yee
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Leung, Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong, Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
- Original Score
- Philip Chan Fei-Lit, Tang Siu-Lam
- Original Title
- 皇家師姐５：中間人
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- D & B Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cha Chuen-Yee
Tony Leung, Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong, Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Philip Chan Fei-Lit, Tang Siu-Lam
Cheng Siu-Keung
Cheung Kwok-Kuen, Lee Yim-Hoi
Stephen Shin Kei-Yin, Dickson Poon Dik-Sang
Department Leadership Roster
Cha Chuen-Yee
Director
Tony Leung
Writer
Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong
Writer
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Writer
Stephen Shin Kei-Yin
Producer
Philip Chan Fei-Lit
Original Music Composer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Cheung Kwok-Kuen
Editor
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Tong Ping
Costume Design
Tang Siu-Lam
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man about?
When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and assassins with the help of his cousin.
Who directed In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man?
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man was directed by Cha Chuen-Yee.
Who stars in In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man?
The principal cast of In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man includes Cynthia Khan, David Wu, Alvina Kong Yan-Yin, Lo Lieh, Kim Maree Penn.
When was In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man released and how long is it?
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man was composed by Philip Chan Fei-Lit, Tang Siu-Lam.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man?
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).