The System
Overview
Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.
Top Cast
Sek Kin
Inspector Chan
Pai Ying
Tam
Lisa Chiao Chiao
Casino boss
Chung Chi-Keung
Detective
Gwong Wai-Keung
About The System
The System is a crime film released in 1979. Directed by Peter Yung Wai-Chuen, it stars Sek Kin, Pai Ying, Lisa Chiao Chiao. Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.
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