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The First Shot

The First Shot

19936.21h 40m

Overview

During a period of widespread police corruption, Ti Lung is a stubborn cop who takes on both the mob and the political establishment.

Directed by David Lam Tak-Luk
Written by So Man-Sing, Wong Ho-Wa, Chan Kiu-Ying
Produced by David Lam Tak-Luk
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Top Cast

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Sergeant Wong Yat-Chung / Tamerlane

Maggie Cheung

Maggie Cheung

Solicitor Annie Ma

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Sam Mok

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

Luk Tai-Chiu / Faucet

Andy Hui Chi-On

Andy Hui Chi-On

Lo Kam-Shiu / Waterloo

Canti Lau Sek-Ming

Canti Lau Sek-Ming

Yip Chun-Wan

Kam Hing-Yin

Kam Hing-Yin

Yip Fok, Anti-Corruption Division

Cheung Fung-Lei

Cheung Fung-Lei

Chung's ex-wife

Bobby Yip Kin-Sang

Bobby Yip Kin-Sang

Chiu's hitman

K

Kong Man-Sing

Brother Ho

Themes & Keywords

martial artskung fucorruptionmurderundercover copdirty copgunfight

About The First Shot

The First Shot is a crime, action film released in 1993 exploring themes of martial arts, kung fu, corruption, murder, undercover cop, dirty cop. Directed by David Lam Tak-Luk, it stars Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung, Simon Yam. During a period of widespread police corruption, Ti Lung is a stubborn cop who takes on both the mob and the political establishment.

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