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6.6 / 10(41 votes)IMDb19871h 33mHong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines

Iron Angels

天使行動

Synopsis

Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police officials assassinated. The Angels break into Yeung’s corporate offices, eventually tracing her headquarters. After Alex Fong’s character is captured and held by Yeung, the Angels mount an assault to rescue him. A complex sub-plot involving an armored car bullion robbery eventually leads the Angels to a final showdown with Yeung and her men.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-05

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 1, 1988

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Teresa Woo San
Screenplay & Story
Teresa Woo San
Original Score
Richard Lo
Original Title
天使行動
Country of Origin
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, Philippines
Spoken Languages
Cantonese
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Studios
Molesworth Limited Production

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Teresa Woo San

Screenplay & Story

Teresa Woo San

Original Score & Music

Richard Lo

Director of Photography

Sander Lee

Film Editing

Norman Wong Chi-Hung

Producers

Teresa Woo San

Department Leadership Roster

Teresa Woo San

Teresa Woo San

Director

Teresa Woo San

Teresa Woo San

Producer

Sander Lee

Director of Photography

Teresa Woo San

Teresa Woo San

Screenplay

Richard Lo

Original Music Composer

Norman Wong Chi-Hung

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R 18+
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iron Angels

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Iron Angels about?

Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police officials assassinated. The Angels break into Yeung’s corporate offices, eventually tracing her headquarters. After Alex Fong’s character is captured and held by Yeung, the Angels mount an assault to rescue him. A complex sub-plot involving an armored car bullion robbery eventually leads the Angels to a final showdown with Yeung and her men.

Who directed Iron Angels?

Iron Angels was directed by Teresa Woo San.

Who stars in Iron Angels?

The principal cast of Iron Angels includes Hideki Saijo, Moon Lee, Elaine Lui Siu-Ling, Yukari Ôshima, Alex Fong Chung-Sun.

When was Iron Angels released and how long is it?

Iron Angels was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for Iron Angels?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Iron Angels was composed by Richard Lo.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Iron Angels?

Iron Angels holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).