Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (2021)

Other name: 追虎擒龙, 金钱帝国：追虎擒龙, The Unbeatable 追虎擒龙, Money Empire, I Corrupt All Cops 2, Money Empire: Chasing Tiger(s), Capturing Dragon(s)

Description:

In 1970s British colonial Hong Kong, rampant corruption blurs the lines between law enforcement and the criminal underworld. Detective Lak Chui, king of a vast corruption empire, colludes with underworld lord Cripple Ho, collectively amassing billions through illegal bribery. Witnessing this systemic injustice, lawyer Hank Chan despises how it deprives ordinary citizens of their rights. His opportunity arises when his old friend Nash Pak returns from England. Admiring Hank’s integrity, Nash invites him to join the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), a newly formed anti-corruption body accountable directly to the Governor. Hank and Nash meticulously select an elite team of ICAC investigators, launching a bold campaign against Hong Kong's entrenched underground laws. Their primary targets are Lak Chui and Cripple Ho. While initial efforts yield results, the ICAC team faces brutal counterattacks, threats, and persecution. Despite these setbacks, Hank's determination remains unshaken, fueling an epic struggle between righteousness and deep-seated evil.

Director: Wong Jing [王晶]

Country: Hong Kong

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Action; Corruption; Crime; Gangster; Thriller