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On the Edge

On the Edge

20066.51h 28m

Overview

After working as an undercover in a triad for 8 years, Sheng finally arrests the triad leader and resumes his duties as a police officer. However, life does not return to normal as he is faced with suspicions colleagues and even trailed by the investigations team. One day, he meets some triad members whom he has earlier befriended as an undercover agent and is forced into a corner when asked to collaborate with them once again.

Directed by Herman Yau
Written by Herman Yau, Jacky Wong Oi-Sang, Yin-Yee Tin
Produced by Ng Kin-Hung
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Top Cast

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Harry Sin

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Don Dark

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

Lung

Rain Lee Choi-Wah

Rain Lee Choi-Wah

Cat

Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung

Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung

Mini B

Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung

Calvin Poon Yuen-Leung

Jimmy

Lester Chan Chit-Man

Lester Chan Chit-Man

Mr. Cheung (as Lester Chan)

Chik King-Man

Chik King-Man

Amy

Pauline Yam Bo-Lam

Pauline Yam Bo-Lam

Madam Ho

Raymond Tsang Chau-Ming

Raymond Tsang Chau-Ming

Sam

About On the Edge

On the Edge is a drama, action, thriller, crime film released in 2006. Directed by Herman Yau, it stars Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang. After working as an undercover in a triad for 8 years, Sheng finally arrests the triad leader and resumes his duties as a police officer. However, life does not return to normal as he is faced with suspicions colleagues and even trailed by the investigations team. One day, he meets some triad members whom he has earlier befriended as an undercover agent and is forced into a corner when asked to collaborate with them once again.

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