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The Shootout (1992)

The Shootout (1992)

Action Comedy
Release Date: 1992, June 27
Directors: Michael Mak Tong-Kit
Countries: Hong Kong
Production: Golden Way Films Ltd., Golden Harvest Productions
Cast: Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying, Law Shu-Kei, Sam Kin-Sang, Aaron Kwok, Dion Lam, Simon Cheung Yuk-San, Chang Seng-Kwong, Ailen Sit Chun-Wai, Kingdom Yuen King-Tan, Sean Lau Ching-wan, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Bryan Leung Kar-Yan

Overview:

The Shootout is an early-nineties action comedy that brings together many stars of past and present Hong Kong films. Popstar Aaron Kwok is Fai, a relatively young, inexperienced cop who accidentally nabs a member of a thievery gang. However, Fai loses his collar when the gang's vicious boss (Elvis Tsui) infiltrates Police HQ to take down his own comrade! Luckily, the cops bring in two "expert" policemen, Lau (Sean Lau Ching Wan) and Ma (Leung Ka Yan) to help nab the bad guys. Helping their investigation is Min (Fennie Yuen), the club singer to whom Fai is attracted AND the girlfriend to the head bad guy. With topnotch police work - and maybe a little luck - the cops regroup in time for a violent finish. Gritty violence and entertaining, over-the-top action highlight The Shootout, but it's the charismatic stars and quick-footed comedy which keep things amusing.