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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 3, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$465K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuen Jun-Man, Cheng Siu-Keung
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Leung, Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong
- Original Score
- Jonathon Wong Bong
- Original Title
- 地下兵工廠
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $465K
- Production Studios
- D & B Films, D & B Film Distribution (Hong Kong), Media Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuen Jun-Man, Cheng Siu-Keung
Tony Leung, Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong
Jonathon Wong Bong
Ko Chiu-Lam
Stephen Shin Kei-Yin, Norman Chan
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Leung
Writer
Stephen Shin Kei-Yin
Producer
Yuen Jun-Man
Director
Patrick Yuen Yeuk-Gwong
Writer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director
Ko Chiu-Lam
Director of Photography
Jonathon Wong Bong
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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HK Girls With Guns
The Hong Kong Girls With Guns genre features strong and capable women taking on formidable male and/or female opposition and experiencing both the exhilaration of victory and vicious pains of defeat; especially if captured and tortured or killed by the enemy. The Girls with Guns actresses: Michelle Yeoh (also as Michelle Kahn), Cynthia Rothrock, Yang Li-Tsing (as Cynthia Kahn), Moon Lee, Elaine Lui, Oshima Yukari (also as Cynthia Luster), Joyce Godenzi, Jade Leung, Please enjoy the recommended viewing list.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbidden Arsenal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forbidden Arsenal about?
Hong Kong policewoman Yeung teams up with Taiwanese and Mainland officers to take down a gunrunning ring.
Who directed Forbidden Arsenal?
Forbidden Arsenal was directed by Yuen Jun-Man, Cheng Siu-Keung.
Who stars in Forbidden Arsenal?
The principal cast of Forbidden Arsenal includes Cynthia Khan, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Garry Chow Ging-Yeung, Robin Shou, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun.
When was Forbidden Arsenal released and how long is it?
Forbidden Arsenal was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Forbidden Arsenal make at the box office?
Forbidden Arsenal grossed $465K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden Arsenal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden Arsenal was composed by Jonathon Wong Bong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forbidden Arsenal?
Forbidden Arsenal holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).