The Story of a Discharged Prisoner
1967·Hong Kong·118 min.
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Considered Kong Lung most painstaking work as a director. John Woo was inspired to produce "A better tomorrow" nineteen years later, founding the "hero genre". Filmed with the assistance of the Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention Hong Kong. Lee Cheuk-Hong was a notorious safecracker, but was caught and spent more than 10 years behind bars. Now the day of probation arrives, but Hong Kong has changed, One-Eyed Dragon become the leader of organized crime and have strong influence over the citizens and businessman. When he learns Lee Cheuk-Hong will be released, he send his men to ask him to join his gang, but he refuses...
DirectorPatrick Lung
ScreenwriterPatrick Lung
CinematographyChen Kan
CastChang Tsai-Jung·Chou Chi·Do Ping·Hui Ying-Ying·Ka Ling·Lau Cheun·Wong Wai·Patrick Lung·Ma Xiaoying·Mak Kei·Suzy Meng·Sai Gwa-Pau·Sek Kin·Patrick TseShow all
Original titleYing xiong ben se
Also known asThe Story of a Discharged Prisoner