Final Justice (1988 Film)
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''Final Justice'' is a 1988 Hong Kong
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film directed by Parkman Wong. The film stars Danny Lee, who also served as the film's producer, and
Stephen Chow Stephen Chow Sing-chi (; born 22 June 1962) is a Hong Kong filmmaker and former actor, known for his mo lei tau comedy. His career began in television, where he gained recognition through variety shows and TV dramas. Chow's breakthrough came in 1 ...
in his film debut. Chow won the Taiwan
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for Best Supporting Actor. He would later go on to be the top superstar of Hong Kong.


Plot

District Crime Squad Sergeant Cheung Tit-chu ( Danny Lee) of the
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has been a pioneer in the area, often establishing outstanding services. However, Cheung's tough handling style, has attracted many complaints towards him. Cheung's new superior, Chief Inspector Lo Tai-wai (Ricky Wong) is dissatisfied with him, accusing him of disobeying superior orders, while also frequently clamped by Cheung. One day, criminal Judge (
Shing Fui-On Shing Fui-On (成奎安; 1 February 1955 – 27 August 2009) was a Hong Kong actor, best known for his supporting roles in Hong Kong cinema. He had only one leading role in his entire career. Biography Shing Fui-On was the fourth of five ...
) is released from prison, and leads his former associates Bull (Tommy Wong), Chicken ( William Ho) and Smut (Victor Hon) to prepare a major crime spree plan. Meanwhile, car thief Boy (
Stephen Chow Stephen Chow Sing-chi (; born 22 June 1962) is a Hong Kong filmmaker and former actor, known for his mo lei tau comedy. His career began in television, where he gained recognition through variety shows and TV dramas. Chow's breakthrough came in 1 ...
) regards Judge as his idol and willingly serves him, but in the course of a car theft incident, he is arrested by Cheung. Unexpectedly, Judge and his associates use the stolen car to rob an illegal underground casino, killing some customers in the process. Boy is innocently involved in the robbery case. Moreover, Lo regards Boy as an accomplice to the robbery and charges him for robbery and murder. However, Cheung believes that Boy is innocent and is determined to find new evidence to overturn the false allegations.


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