
Red Heat(1988)
A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.


“Together They'll Tear It Apart!”
Two partnered cops who are also best friends find their friendship and their lives at stake when they try to take down a ruthless drug dealer.

Chow Yun-Fat
Dick Lee

Ti Lung
Ken Chow

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Ted Yiu

Tien Niu
Penny

Steve Lee Ka-Ting
Assistant Chief Officer. Ho Ka Ting

Lo Lieh
Boss Kuen

Teresa Carpio
Teresa

Michael Chow Man-Kin
Bobby

Mary Hon Ma-Lee
Fan

Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
Sergeant Wu
City War is a action, crime film released in 1988 exploring themes of police, arms smuggling, revenge, criminal. Directed by Sun Chung, it stars Chow Yun-Fat, Ti Lung, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung. Two partnered cops who are also best friends find their friendship and their lives at stake when they try to take down a ruthless drug dealer.
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