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City on Fire (1987): movie guide
City on Fire (1987) is a Action, Adventure, Crime running about 105 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 186 votes. Notable cast includes Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Carrie Ng Ka-lai. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-02-13
- Runtime: 105 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-02-13
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What is City on Fire about?
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.
Cast highlights
City on Fire features Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Carrie Ng Ka-lai, Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung, Lau Kong. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-02-13. Runtime: 105 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (186 votes). Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller. Original language: cn. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is City on Fire?
- City on Fire is listed as Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is City on Fire?
- City on Fire runs about 105 minutes.
- Who stars in City on Fire?
- Cast highlights include Chow Yun-Fat, Sun Yueh, Danny Lee Sau-yin, Carrie Ng Ka-lai, Roy Cheung Yiu-yeung, Lau Kong.
- Does Cinema Box stream City on Fire?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track City on Fire?
