
Legacy of Rage(1986)
A man is framed for murder by his drug-dealing best friend who covets his girlfriend, leading to eight years in jail and a vow of revenge upon release.


When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and assassins with the help of his cousin.

Cynthia Khan
Inspector Yang Li-Ching

David Wu
David Ng

Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
May

Lo Lieh
Godfather

Kim Maree Penn
General's girl

Eddie Koo Koon Chung
The General

Billy Chow Bei-Lei
General's bodyguard

Chris Lee Kin-Sang
General's killer
Steve Tartalia
General's killer

Wong Wai
Senior Officer Wai
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man is a action, crime film released in 1990. Directed by Cha Chuen-Yee, it stars Cynthia Khan, David Wu, Alvina Kong Yan-Yin. When he is framed for being a spy because of his friend's illegal activities, David must escape from police, CIA, and assassins with the help of his cousin.
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