Hong Kong Bronx
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| Directed by | Billy Chung |
| Produced by | Wong Jing Executive Producers Charles Heung Wong Jing Administrative Producer Tiffany Chen |
| Starring | Jordan Chan Kenny Wong Annie Man Winnie Leung Ricky Chan Timmy Hung Ada Wong Vonnie Lui |
| Cinematography | Ko Chiu-Lam |
| Editing by | Azrael Chung |
| Distributed by |  China Star Entertainment Group |
| Release date(s) | January 31, 2007 |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
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| Hong Kong: | III |
Hong Kong Bronx traditional Chinese: 黑勢力; simplified Chinese: 黑势力; pinyin: hei1 shi4 li4; Literal Title: Black Power; Cantonese Yale: Hak sai lik) is a low-budget 2008 Hong Kong action film directed by Billy Chung, and starring Jordan Chan. The film was produced by Wong Jing, whose father, Wong Tin-Lam, appears in a supporting role.
The film was given a Category III rating upon its limited release due to its gratuitous depiction of sex and violence.
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[edit] Plot
Neil is a former Triad boss, who has just been released from prison. He attempts to starts his life anew by being a parental guide to his two sisters (Ada Wong, Vonnie Lui) and opening a repair shop. However, Neil meets Johnny a local merciless Triad kingpin.
[edit] Cast
- Jordan Chan as Neil Shek
- Kenny Wong as Bull
- Annie Man as Miss Watt
- Winnie Leung as Mabel
- Ricky Chan as Johnny
- Zuki Lee as Yo Yo
- Timmy Hung as Fai
- Vonnie Lui as Barbie
- Ada Wong Ji-Haam as Bonnie
- Wong Tin-Lam as Uncle Bo
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[edit] Critical reception
Hong Kong Bronx was a seen by some critics as a retread of the Triad film genre. LoveHKFilm.com called it a "surprisingly watchable guilty pleasure," [1] and criticized the film for its cheesy use of CGI blood.
[edit] Box Office
Hong Kong Bronx was given a limited release in Hong Kong on January 31, 2007. It only showed in five theatres.
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