City on Fire
龍虎風雲
“He thought he knew the risks of going undercover.”
Synopsis
Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-10-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Chow Yun-Fat
Ko Chow
Sun Yueh
Inspector Lau Ting-Kuang
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Fu / Tiger
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
Hung
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Inspector John Chan
Lau Kong
Commissioner Chow
Fong Yau
Chow Nam
Parkman Wong Pak-Man
Detective Man
Jessica Chow Bo-San
Rose / Mei
Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
Skinny
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Tsai / Joe
Chan Chi-Fai
Chen Ching / Tai Song
Victor Hon Kwan
Bill / Piao
Tommy Wong
Detective Kwong
Chan Yuen-Tat
Mr. Cou
Yeung Kim-Man
John Chan's Subordinate
Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong
Chan Kam-Wah
Cheng Mang-Ha
Chow's Grandmother
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$765K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.33x
+$1.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
- Screenplay & Story
- Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
- Original Score
- Teddy Robin
- Original Title
- 龍虎風雲
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $765K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Tommy Sham Sai-Sang, Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Andrew Lam, Teddy Robin, Well Chin Wing-Wai
Teddy Robin
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Wong Ming-Lam
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Karl Maka
Department Leadership Roster
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Director
Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Producer
Tommy Sham Sai-Sang
Screenplay
Bruce Yu
Costume Design
Wong Ming-Lam
Editor
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director of Photography
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Stunt Coordinator
Teddy Robin
Original Music Composer
Luk Tsz-Fung
Production Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for City on Fire.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring City on Fire.
G Movies
G's Moves To Watch
Marcelo's International movies list
Cinephile ABC
Tạo tự động bởi TMDbBulkImporter
Watched
All movies watched by me
Martial Arts
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
Similar Titles to City on Fire
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.0
7.2
5.6
6.7
7.2
6.4
6.2
4.4
7.3
6.7
8.0
4.4
5.6
5.6
7.3
6.7
6.3
More Like City on Fire
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About City on Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City on Fire about?
Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
Who directed City on Fire?
City on Fire was directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung.
Who stars in City on Fire?
The principal cast of City on Fire includes Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung.
When was City on Fire released and how long is it?
City on Fire was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of City on Fire?
City on Fire had a reported production budget of $765K and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (3.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for City on Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City on Fire was composed by Teddy Robin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City on Fire?
City on Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).