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Law with Two Phases

Name: Law with Two Phases
Released: 1984-06-17
Duration: 95 min

1984

Movie

95 min

Cantonese

Chief B (Danny Lee) is an unconventional CID member who relies more on instincts rather than by the book to resolve situations. He's a down-to-earth fellow who's a mamma's boy, not too well-educated, and an outstanding member of the CID. Police Officer Kit (Eddie Chan) has just been promoted from the rank-and-file to CID, and at the same time is studying for the test to become an Inspector. Chief B takes him under his wings to investigate numerous gang-related cases. Kit, previously a by-the-book type of police officer, learns a lot from Chief B.

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IMDb7.0/10

Director: Ringo Lam•Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A tough, incorruptible police inspector is partnered with a flamboyant, ambitious rookie to take down a ruthless triad boss and his expanding criminal empire. The two officers, despite their clashing personalities and methods, must learn to trust each other to navigate the dangerous underworld and bring the criminals to justice. Their investigation leads them through a series of violent confrontations and betrayals.

Critical Reception

Law with Two Phases was a critical and commercial success, praised for its gritty realism, intense action sequences, and compelling performances, particularly from Danny Lee. It established Ringo Lam as a significant force in Hong Kong action cinema and is considered a landmark of the police procedural genre.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its authentic portrayal of Hong Kong police work.
Noted for its brutal and realistic action sequences.
The dynamic between the lead actors was a significant highlight.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's raw energy and compelling narrative, with many appreciating its authentic depiction of law enforcement and crime.