Movie

The Big Heat

“Four men, standing alone, up against a massive murderous conspiracy.”

★ 6.3(28)19881h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah, Johnnie To
Release date: 1988-09-22
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: Film Workshop

The Big Heat — trailer

About The Big Heat

The Big Heat is a 1988 movie in the Action, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah and Johnnie To, starring Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Joey Wong and Matthew Wong Hin-Mung. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Heat in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Inspector Waipong Wong has to put his life and resignation from the HKPD on hold to investigate his former partner's mysterious murder. What he and his crack team of three other cops uncover is a plot far more sinister than they originally anticipated.

Cast

Waise Lee Chi-Hung

John Wong Wai-Pong

Joey Wong

Ada

Matthew Wong Hin-Mung

Lun Kwok-Keung

Phillip Kwok Chui

Kam

Lionel Lo King-Wah

Inspector Ong Chat-Fu

Paul Chu Kong

Han Ching

Betty Mak Chui-Han

Maggie

Peter Lai Bei-Dak

Peter Ng

Kirk Wong Chi-Keung

Drug Dealer

Michael Chow Man-Kin

Scar-Faced Assassin

Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung

Mr. Ho's Bodyguard

Robin Shou

Assassin at Hospital

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Heat in United Kingdom?+

The Big Heat is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Big Heat on Netflix?+

The Big Heat is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Big Heat?+

The Big Heat has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Heat?+

The Big Heat stars Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Joey Wong, Matthew Wong Hin-Mung, Phillip Kwok Chui and Lionel Lo King-Wah.

When did The Big Heat come out?+

The Big Heat is a 1988 movie directed by Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah and Johnnie To.

What genre is The Big Heat?+

The Big Heat is Action, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Big Heat?+

The Big Heat was directed by Andrew Kam Yeung-Wah and Johnnie To.