
Prison on Fire II(1991)
The rivalry between two Chinese prison factions heats up as a seasoned inmate forms an alliance that could cost him more than his freedom.


Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin Ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu's mentor, is forced to confront his comrade's enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.

Tony Leung Ka-fai
Lo Ka Yiu

Chow Yun-Fat
Chung Tin Ching

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Officer "Scarface" Hung

William Ho
Micky

Tommy Wong
Bill

Victor Hon Kwan
Chiu Chow

Terrence Fok Shui-Wah
Yung

Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Blind Snake

Wong Man-Gwan
Mimi

Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
Billy
Prison on Fire is a crime, drama film released in 1987. Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, it stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Chow Yun-Fat, Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung. Lo Ka Yiu, a young ad designer who is sentenced to jail for manslaughter, has gotten himself in trouble with the corrupted wardens and fellow inmates of Triad background. Chung Tin Ching, a veteran inmate and Yiu's mentor, is forced to confront his comrade's enemies time and again, leading up to the final showdown with the head of security.
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