Tiger on the Beat
老虎出更
Synopsis
A seasoned cop and his rookie partner try to solve the murder of a heroin trafficker.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tiger on the Beat (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-24
Top Cast
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Chow Yun-Fat
Sergeant Francis Li
Nina Li Chi
Marydonna
Conan Lee
Michael Cho
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Johnny Law
Gordon Liu
Lau Fai
Shirley Ng Ling
Mimi Li
Phillip Ko Fai
Poison Snake Ping
Ti Lung
Loong
David Chiang Da-Wei
Police Commissioner
James Wong Jim
Captain Pak Man Jim
Lydia Shum Tin-Ha
Department Store Sales Assistant
Wayne Archer
Boss's Thug (uncredited)
Joe Bryan Baker
Boss (uncredited)
Garry Chan Chi-Shing
Shin (uncredited)
Chan Ming-Wai
Johnny's Thug (uncredited)
Eddie Chan Shu-Chi
Pub Customer (uncredited)
Chan Yau-Man
(uncredited)
Chang Seng-Kwong
Johnny's Thug (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 29, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lau Kar-leung
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsang Kwok-Chi
- Original Score
- Teddy Robin
- Original Title
- 老虎出更
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Cinema City Company Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lau Kar-leung
Tsang Kwok-Chi, James Wong Jim, Ngai Jan, Mak Chi-Ho
Teddy Robin
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung, Cho On-Sun
Wong Ming-Lam
Wellington Fung, Karl Maka, Tsang Kwok-Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Lau Kar-leung
Director
Wellington Fung
Producer
Tsang Kwok-Chi
Producer
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Cho On-Sun
Director of Photography
Wong Ming-Lam
Editor
Sherry Kwok
Costume Design
Tsang Kwok-Chi
Screenplay
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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger on the Beat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tiger on the Beat about?
A seasoned cop and his rookie partner try to solve the murder of a heroin trafficker.
Who directed Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Who stars in Tiger on the Beat?
The principal cast of Tiger on the Beat includes Chow Yun-Fat, Nina Li Chi, Conan Lee, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Gordon Liu.
When was Tiger on the Beat released and how long is it?
Tiger on the Beat was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Tiger on the Beat make at the box office?
Tiger on the Beat grossed $3.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tiger on the Beat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiger on the Beat was composed by Teddy Robin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).