PTU (Police Tactical Unit)
2003 · Movie · 87 min. · Hong Kong
Johnny To (FULLTIME KILLER) directs this Hong Kong action film noir that takes place one dangerous night on the streets where the police tactical unit (PTU) are assigned to patrol. With shadowy alleyways, dingy restaurants, and seedy video game arcades setting the scene for the constantly violent action, PTU is a street war between police and underground thugs. Sergeant Lo (Lam Suet) cruises on his own, while groups of other police officers scan the streets, beating and brutalizing punk kids who report directly to the major thugs Ponytail, Bald Head, and Eye Ball. Lo's main problem is that he has lost his police-issue handgun and he badly wants it back. He follows any leads available trying to find it, even if it means betraying his fellow officers and making a deal with the thugs.
Direction Johnnie To
Cast Simon Yam · Lam Suet · Ruby Wong · Maggie Siu · Eddy Ko · Jerome Fung
Soundtrack Chung Chi-Wing
Screenplay Au Kin-Yee · Yau Nai-Hoi
Cinematography Cheng Siu-Keung
Original title PTU (Police Tactical Unit)
5.8
290 votes (FilmAffinity)
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