Prison on Fire
1987 · Movie · R · 101 min · ★ 7.0 · 95% critics
After a young man is sent to prison for manslaughter, he struggles to survive a harsh world shaped by corrupt guards and violent inmate rivalries. As pressure builds, an older prisoner becomes an important ally in a fight for dignity, safety, and survival behind bars.
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Details
- Original title
- 監獄風雲
- Years
- 1987
- Release date
- 1987-11-13
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (106 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a tough, emotionally charged prison drama with corruption, loyalty, and constant pressure, especially if School on Fire or Shanghai Triad appeal to you; Not for you if you want something light or uplifting.
Pros: intense prison tension; strong mentor bond; gritty atmosphere | Cons: bleak mood; frequent violence; harsh setting
Cast & crew
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Lo Ka Yiu
Chow Yun-Fat
as Chung Tin Ching
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
as Officer "Scarface" Hung
William Ho
as Micky
Tommy Wong
as Bill
Victor Hon Kwan
as Chiu Chow
Terrence Fok Shui-Wah
as Yung
Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
as Blind Snake
Wong Man-Gwan
as Mimi
Joseph Chi Chiong Chavez
as Billy
Directed by Ringo Lam Ling-Tung