The First Shot
廉政第一擊
Synopsis
During a period of widespread police corruption, Ti Lung is a stubborn cop who takes on both the mob and the political establishment.
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Ti Lung
Sergeant Wong Yat-Chung / Tamerlane
Maggie Cheung
Solicitor Annie Ma
Simon Yam
Sam Mok
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Luk Tai-Chiu / Faucet
Andy Hui Chi-On
Lo Kam-Shiu / Waterloo
Canti Lau Sek-Ming
Yip Chun-Wan
Kam Hing-Yin
Yip Fok, Anti-Corruption Division
Cheung Fung-Lei
Chung's ex-wife
Bobby Yip Kin-Sang
Chiu's hitman
Kong Man-Sing
Brother Ho
Frankie Chan Chi-Leung
Muscle
Lee Hoi-Sang
Chiu's man
Chow Hong-Chiu
Mak Kay
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Martial arts instructor
Mantic Yiu
Helen
Yuen Gam-Fai
Jameson Lam Wa-Fan
James M. Crockett
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lam Tak-Luk
- Screenplay & Story
- So Man-Sing, Wong Ho-Wa, Chan Kiu-Ying
- Original Score
- Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
- Original Title
- 廉政第一擊
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- David Lam Films Co., Ltd. (D L Films)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lam Tak-Luk
So Man-Sing, Wong Ho-Wa, Chan Kiu-Ying
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Wong Po-Man
Poon Hung
David Lam Tak-Luk
Department Leadership Roster
David Lam Tak-Luk
Director
Poon Hung
Editor
So Man-Sing
Screenplay
Wong Po-Man
Director of Photography
Wong Ho-Wa
Screenplay
Chan Kiu-Ying
Screenplay
David Lam Tak-Luk
Producer
Lowell Lo Koon-Ting
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Shot
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Shot about?
During a period of widespread police corruption, Ti Lung is a stubborn cop who takes on both the mob and the political establishment.
Who directed The First Shot?
The First Shot was directed by David Lam Tak-Luk.
Who stars in The First Shot?
The principal cast of The First Shot includes Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung, Simon Yam, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Andy Hui Chi-On.
When was The First Shot released and how long is it?
The First Shot was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Shot was composed by Lowell Lo Koon-Ting.