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Movie poster: Prison on Fire (1987)
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Prison on Fire

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1987 · 101 min Crime Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

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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Original Title 監獄風雲
Year 1987
Country Hong Kong
Genre Crime, Drama
Director Ringo Lam Ling-Tung
Runtime 101 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (103 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Ringo Lam Ling-Tung

— MovieFinder Editorial

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