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Directed by | Billy Chung |
Produced by | Wong Jing |
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 Kam & Ronson Enterprise Co (DVD) |
Release date(s) | January 31, 2007 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | Hong Kong |
Language | Cantonese |
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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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.
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.
Hong Kong Bronx was given a limited release in Hong Kong on January 29, 2008. It was shown in five theaters.
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