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Jingi 14: Fund Robbery
The group that Hitoshi and Yoshiro once crushed after a fierce battle, the angry party. Takeda, a former Black Dragon Society executive who was in the office after the conflict, infiltrated the Black Dragon Society after his release and took the position of executive. At that time, Hitoshi and Yoshiro were following the case where a familiar Sokaiya colluded with a major trading company and embezzled 500 million gold. It was because they were in the Shima of the sand group, and there was information that the general assembly shop borrowed money from the yakuza and was busy repayment. As I proceeded with the investigation, it turned out that the yakuza was the Black Dragon Society. Hitoshi and Yoshiro learn about the existence of Takeda, a former angry party.
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Plot Summary
A group of ex-convicts plans an elaborate heist to steal a large sum of money from a heavily guarded fund. As they navigate through the intricate security measures and double-crosses within their own ranks, the operation quickly spirals into chaos. The film explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the consequences of a life of crime.
Critical Reception
Jingi 14: Fund Robbery was moderately received by critics and audiences, praised for its suspenseful action sequences and strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Francis Ng and Sean Lau. However, some critics noted predictable plot points and a reliance on genre tropes. It is considered a solid entry in the Hong Kong crime thriller genre of the late 1990s.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action and suspense.
Appreciated for the strong chemistry and performances of the main cast.
Noted for its familiar crime thriller plot elements.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general consensus from similar films of the era suggests appreciation for thrilling heist elements and character-driven drama.
Fun Fact
The film is part of a loose series, often referred to as the "Jingi" or "Gangster" films, though "Fund Robbery" is a standalone story with different characters than other entries.
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