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A Policeman with a Special Identity
One night, the arrested Communist Party cadre Wang Guochi defected and provided information about the county party committee's meeting at Brick and Tile Kiln at 4am. Upon hearing this, the director of the fake police station, Luo Baiqian (Yang Dezhi), urgently discussed with his subordinates, Captain Wang (Li Lanfa), and Inspector Zhao. The former believed that the army should enter immediately without delay, while the latter was originally a Communist Party member Jiang Wanhe (Zhao Erkang) who had infiltrated the police station. He agreed, saying that there might be fraud, while thinking of countermeasures, Subsequently, Luo Baiqian decided to divide his troops into two groups to attack the brick and tile kiln.
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Plot Summary
A dedicated police officer goes deep undercover to infiltrate a dangerous criminal organization. As he delves further into the underworld, the lines between his true identity and his assumed persona begin to blur. He must navigate betrayal and violence while trying to maintain his integrity and complete his mission.
Critical Reception
Released in 1982, 'A Policeman with a Special Identity' was a product of Hong Kong's prolific action cinema scene. It received moderate attention for its gritty portrayal of undercover police work and its action sequences, though it is often overshadowed by other films from the era. Critical reviews at the time focused on its pacing and performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its straightforward, action-packed narrative.
Noted for early performances by its now-famous lead actors.
Considered a solid, if somewhat predictable, entry in the crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews from 1982 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This film is one of the earlier collaborations between Danny Lee and Chow Yun-Fat, who would go on to star together in several iconic Hong Kong crime films, most notably the 'Young and Dangerous' series and 'The Killer'.
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