The Dragon Family
龍之家族
Synopsis
The Lung (Dragon) triad used to be one of Hong Kong's most powerful crime families, but its power has waned in recent years. The crime boss Lung Ying feels that their involvement in drug trafficking has resulted in costs that far outweigh the benefits, and he considers investing his wealth into relatively safe and legal industries. His second-in-command White Wolf and his frequent collaborator Tsui disagree with his anti-drug policies, and they plot to take over the triad. They assassinate Lung Ying, and they execute most members of the Lung family in a brutal massacre. Three members of the family survive the attack, and they start plotting their own brutal revenge. White Wolf is betrayed and assassinated by Tsui shortly after claiming power. Tsui is quite willing to kill or sacrifice all for his subordinates to secure power, but he might be weakening his own organization due to this mentality.
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Andy Lau
Lung Wah
Alan Tam
Allan
Kent Tong Chun-Yip
Yip
Max Mok Siu-Chung
Chung
Michael Miu Kiu-Wai
Kar Wai
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Lung Ying
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Ying's Wife
Cheung Kwok-Keung
Ying's Son
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Uncle Po
Lau Kar-Wing
Uncle Sik
Ku Feng
White Wolf Ho Er
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Sgt Fung
Kara Wai Ying-Hung
Wai's Wife
Shing Fui-On
Bill, Er's Bodyguard
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Keung
Phillip Ko Fai
Keung's Man
Blackie Ko Sau-Leung
Driver of Red Car Rescuing Wah
Lo Hung
Gangster
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-Wing
- Screenplay & Story
- Chia-Yung Liu, Clarence Yip Wai-Chung, Yuen Kai-Chi, Shu-Kai Chan, Wong Jing
- Original Title
- 龍之家族
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Lau Brothers Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-Wing
Chia-Yung Liu, Clarence Yip Wai-Chung, Yuen Kai-Chi, Shu-Kai Chan, Wong Jing
Department Leadership Roster
Yuen Kai-Chi
Writer
Shu-Kai Chan
Writer
Lau Kar-Wing
Director
Wong Jing
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dragon Family
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What is The Dragon Family about?
The Lung (Dragon) triad used to be one of Hong Kong's most powerful crime families, but its power has waned in recent years. The crime boss Lung Ying feels that their involvement in drug trafficking has resulted in costs that far outweigh the benefits, and he considers investing his wealth into relatively safe and legal industries. His second-in-command White Wolf and his frequent collaborator Tsui disagree with his anti-drug policies, and they plot to take over the triad. They assassinate Lung Ying, and they execute most members of the Lung family in a brutal massacre. Three members of the family survive the attack, and they start plotting their own brutal revenge. White Wolf is betrayed and assassinated by Tsui shortly after claiming power. Tsui is quite willing to kill or sacrifice all for his subordinates to secure power, but he might be weakening his own organization due to this mentality.
Who directed The Dragon Family?
The Dragon Family was directed by Lau Kar-Wing.
Who stars in The Dragon Family?
The principal cast of The Dragon Family includes Andy Lau, Alan Tam, Kent Tong Chun-Yip, Max Mok Siu-Chung, Michael Miu Kiu-Wai.
When was The Dragon Family released and how long is it?
The Dragon Family was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.