Summary
Determined to escape from the harsh regime of China to the freedom of Hong Kong, three youths are captured by Mr. Hok, a sadistic human smuggler who subjects them to an unrelenting assault of degradation. Pushed to the limits of human endurance, the prisoners must fight for their lives in an unforgettable, action-packed climax.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You're watching with family
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 60
Letterboxd · 573 ratings3.3/5
IMDb5.9
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most thrillers, −14 min on the typical 104
typical 10490Half of all thrillers run 94–118 min.
Released
1980
November 26, 1980
46 years ago
Genres
ThrillerHorrorLanguage
cn
Original language
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceIntense
- Gore, disturbing imagesStrong
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityStrong
- Dark themesIntense
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 8 more16 people
- AHAan HungAh Chun
- Chan ShenHok
- Jenny LiangRefugee
- Keung HonShark, Hok's Thug
- Wan Seung-LamHok's Thug
- Chow Kin-PingLong-Toe
- Hung San-NamHok's Thug
- Shum LoRefugee's relative
- Wong Ching-HoVillager
Hung FungPoison Snake
Ai FeiSergeant- SCStephen Chan YungRefugee
- TYTong Yuk-CheungRefugee
- YKYeung Kim-ManThug
- LSLai Sing-ChiuRefugee
Jim JamesBoarder Guard
Directing · 1
- Mou Tun-Fei Director
Writing · 1
- Yip Tung-Yau Writer
Production · 1
- Runme Shaw Producer
Camera · 1
- Luk Ching Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Chiang Hsing-Lung Editor
Sound · 1
- Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren Original Music Composer
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