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Another VCD obscurity with Lo Lieh, this time he’s a gang boss with very little screen time. Chen Kuan-Tai is also along for the ride as a Dirty Harry no fucking rules type cop hunting a pair of psychopathic brothers on a killing spree. Th...
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Dangerous Person
1981
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0Cantonese
Elder brother, Big Cat is a flirt and younger brother, Small Cat is mean and cold. They were sent to prison for commiting crimes. Uncle Tse, a dominant criminal, accepted Small Cat in admiration of his tuff character. Inspector Tai, who caught them in jail is a responsible, efficient an dhard crime destructor. Soon as the brothers were out from jail, they ran into Tai in doing a case. Small Cat who was very anxious to take revenge on Tai...
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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Alain Bonnot•Genres: Crime, Thriller
Plot Summary
A disillusioned French detective, haunted by a past failure, is assigned to investigate a series of seemingly unrelated murders. As he delves deeper into the cases, he uncovers a complex conspiracy that stretches from the criminal underworld to the highest echelons of society. He finds himself increasingly isolated and in danger as he gets closer to the truth, forcing him to confront his own demons while racing against time to stop the killer.
Critical Reception
Dangerous Person received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics praised its gritty atmosphere and Bernard Giraudeau's intense performance, though some found the plot convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the suspenseful narrative and its exploration of moral ambiguity.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its dark, suspenseful tone and effective direction.
Bernard Giraudeau's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics noted a lack of clarity in the intricate plot.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of gritty French crime thrillers in the early 1980s, often characterized by their complex narratives and morally ambiguous protagonists.
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