Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong movie poster

Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong

5.2/10

Rating

106 min

Runtime

2021

Release Year

Wong Jing

Director

Cast

Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Philip Keung Ho-Man

Quick Synopsis

Set in Hong Kong in 1973, the film explores the widespread corruption involving the local police force and criminal organizations, which was allegedly encouraged by British authorities. This collusion led to significant financial crimes and harm to the public. In response to these issues, the Governor of Hong Kong created the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) to investigate and combat corruption within the government and law enforcement agencies.

Detailed Synopsis of Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong

The story tells the story of a collusion between Hong Kong police and criminals in 1973, under the instigation of the British, they embezzled huge profits and poisoned the citizens. The Governor of Hong Kong established the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

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