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Movie poster: Tiger on the Beat (1988)
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Tiger on the Beat

1988 · 93 min Action Crime Comedy Drama Thriller
6.4 / 10 · TMDB

'You're too old for this,' they told him. But in the neon-drenched, rain-slicked streets of 1988 Hong Kong, age is just a number. A veteran cop, partnered with a brash rookie, finds their clash of methods is the only thing that can take down a ruthless drug syndicate. This action-crime thriller blends explosive gunfights with sharp comedic timing, creating a gritty yet darkly humorous portrait of law and disorder. It’s a classic tale of an unlikely duo where experience meets recklessness, and the only way out is through a hail of bullets and one-liners.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 老虎出更
Year 1988
Country Hong Kong
Genre Action, Crime, Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director Lau Kar-Leung
Runtime 93 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.4/10 (68 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Lau Chun-kuen builds a Hong Kong where police routine collides with the absurd. Rain, neon, and escalating chaos create a world that feels both gritty and theatrical.

Ideal for viewers who enjoy genre-blending without pretension. You'll feel the raw energy of an era where action could turn comedic at any moment. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lau Kar-Leung

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Best watched with friends on a rainy night, chasing that late-80s Hong Kong vibe.

🎭 Cast

Chow Yun-Fat

Chow Yun-Fat

Sergeant Francis Li

Nina Li Chi

Nina Li Chi

Marydonna

Conan Lee

Conan Lee

Michael Cho

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Norman Tsui Siu-Keung

Johnny Law

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Lau Fai

Shirley Ng Ling

Shirley Ng Ling

Mimi Li

Phillip Ko Fai

Phillip Ko Fai

Poison Snake Ping

Ti Lung

Ti Lung

Loong

David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Police Commissioner

James Wong Jim

James Wong Jim

Captain Pak Man Jim

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