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The Big Chase
Tse Mei-chen is deeply concerned about her only family, sister Bo-chen who is obsessed with perfecting her detective sensibilities. One day, Bo-chen returns home in panic to relay to her sister and her boyfriend detective Ma Tin-lung the horrifying murder of Siu-ying by her husband Tsui Kai. But a subsequent visit to the couple's, the cousin of Bo-chen's best friend Wong Kam-fung, proves the alleged crime false. Incognizant to all, the victim was Siu-ying's twin sister Kwok-ying, who bore witness to Tsui's misappropriation of their wealth for drug trafficking. Refusing to abandon the probe, Bo-chen is held up by Tsui. Deeply perturbed by Ma's investigation into his secret dealings, Tsui coerces Mei-chen to distract her boyfriend long enough for his escape. Refusing to bow to the threat, Mei-chen informs Ma who leads his squad to the rescue of the sister and arrests Tsui and his accomplices.
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Plot Summary
In this gritty crime drama, a tough, honorable cop is framed for murder and must go on the run to clear his name. He's pursued by his former colleagues, including his mentor, while trying to uncover the real culprits behind the conspiracy. The chase takes him through a dangerous underworld where he encounters ruthless criminals and desperate individuals.
Critical Reception
The Big Chase received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its fast-paced action and Jack Palance's performance, others found the plot predictable and the direction lacking in originality. Audiences were generally divided, with some appreciating the intense chase sequences and others criticizing its B-movie sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense chase sequences and gritty atmosphere.
Jack Palance delivers a compelling performance as a wrongly accused man.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and uneven pacing.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television pilot, which accounts for its somewhat episodic structure and focus on a single protagonist's plight.
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