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He Thought He Knew the Risks of Going Undercover.
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Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
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Directed by: Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Andrew Lau
Produced by: Ringo Lam Ling-Tung, Karl Maka, Catherine Chang Si-Kan
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