The Informer
金手指
Synopsis
Wang Chung plays the standard level-headed cop in charge of a rag-tag bunch of misfits and stereotypes (the coward, the playboy, etc.) who are after a drug runner. After their informant is killed, the team turns to a former Triad member (Danny Lee) to infiltrate the gang and bring the big boss down.
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Wong Chung
Sergeant
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Shiu
Lam Shung-Ching
Kent Cheng Jak-Si
Detective Chang Bann
Kam Hing-Yin
Shao-Hung Chan
John Ladalski
Ray Lui
Detective Hua
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Luk Ying-Hong
Eddie Ng Kwok-Ging
Kwong-Chin Tsang
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
Shiung
Kang Yuan
Lung Tin-Sang
Chan Chik-Wai
Eric Kei Ka-Fat
Chin-Lai Sung
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wong Chung
- Screenplay & Story
- Wong Chung
- Original Score
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
- Original Title
- 金手指
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wong Chung
Wong Chung
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Chang Shao-Hsi
Mona Fong Yat-Wah, Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren
Original Music Composer
Wong Chung
Screenplay
Wong Chung
Director
Chang Shao-Hsi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Informer
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What is The Informer about?
Wang Chung plays the standard level-headed cop in charge of a rag-tag bunch of misfits and stereotypes (the coward, the playboy, etc.) who are after a drug runner. After their informant is killed, the team turns to a former Triad member (Danny Lee) to infiltrate the gang and bring the big boss down.
Who directed The Informer?
The Informer was directed by Wong Chung.
Who stars in The Informer?
The principal cast of The Informer includes Wong Chung, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Lam Shung-Ching, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Kam Hing-Yin.
When was The Informer released and how long is it?
The Informer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Informer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Informer was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren.