Island of Greed (Hak Gam) (1997)
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Hong Kong director Johnny Mak (Long Arm of the Law) helmed this drama detailing triad links to Taiwanese politics, with a several real-life political parallels. In 1995, a corrupt official (Li Li-chun) positions wealthy mob kingpin Chou (Tony Leung Kar-fai) as a candidate in upcoming elections.… More Hong Kong director Johnny Mak (Long Arm of the Law) helmed this drama detailing triad links to Taiwanese politics, with a several real-life political parallels. In 1995, a corrupt official (Li Li-chun) positions wealthy mob kingpin Chou (Tony Leung Kar-fai) as a candidate in upcoming elections. Aggressive cop Fang (Andy Lay) raids one of Chou's clubs, but Chou gets off without a conviction. However, Chou is no longer a nominee after Fang exposes his illegal tie to government construction contracts. Chou then becomes an independent candidate, proclaiming revenge on all his betrayers. Action scenes include wild gunplay in the Shihlin night marketplace and cabdrivers' riot that brings Taipei traffic to a standstill. The film's original title, Hei Jin, translates literally as "black gold," colors indicating the underworld. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Mak
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Dec 23, 1997 Wide
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Cast
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Andy Lau
as Fang Kuo-hui
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Tony Leung Ka Fai
as Chou Chao-hsien
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Pauline Suen
as Hsiao-hsiang
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Annie Wu
as Ling Fei
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Kathy Kuo
as Mei-li
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Doze Niu
as Nicotine
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Li Li-chun
as Chairman Hou
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King Shih-chieh
as Fang's Boss
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Winston Chao
as Commissioner
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Chen Sung Yung
as Lin Tung
- Leung Siu Hung
- Paulyn Sun
- Shih Chieh King
