Final Justice (1988 film)
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{{Infobox film
| name = Final Justice
| image = FinalJustice1988.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Film poster
| native_name = {{Infobox Chinese/Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none
| t = 霹靂先鋒
| s = 霹雳先锋
| p = Pī Lì Xiān Fēng
| j = Pik1 Lik1 Sin1 Fung1 }}
| director = Parkman Wong
| producer = Danny Lee
| writer =
| screenplay = James Fung
| story = Chung Hon-chiu
| based_on =
| starring = {{ubl|Danny Lee|Stephen Chow}}
| music = The Melody Bank
| cinematography = Choi Wai-kei
| editing = Robert Choi
| studio = Magnum Films
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|1988|6|23|df=yes}}
| runtime = 95 minutes
| country = Hong Kong
| language = Cantonese
| budget =
| gross = HK$8,916,612
}}
Final Justice is a 1988 Hong Kong action crime film directed by Parkman Wong. The film stars Danny Lee, who also served as the film's producer, and Stephen Chow in his film debut.{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nLnwCQAAQBAJ|last=Charles|first=John|title=The Hong Kong Filmography: 1977-1997|pages=106|date=June 14, 2015|publisher=McFarland & Company|isbn=9781476602622|access-date=September 8, 2021|via=Google Books}}{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=nqkvAQAAIAAJ|title=Final Justice|pages=165|date=1988|journal=香港國際電影節|volume=15|issue=1|publisher=Urban Council|isbn=9789627040323|access-date=September 8, 2021|via=Google Books}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fareastfilms.com/?review_post_type=final-justice|last=Mills|first=Phil|title=Review: Final Justice|website=Far East Films|date=March 12, 2015|access-date=September 8, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/final_justice_1988.htm|author=Kozo|title=Review: Final Justice|website=Love HK Film|access-date=September 8, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.thespinningimage.co.uk/cultfilms/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=9148|last=Pragasam|first=Andrew|title=Review: Final Justice|website=The Spinning Image|access-date=September 8, 2021}}
Chow won the Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for Best Supporting Actor. He would later go on to be the top superstar of Hong Kong.
Plot
District Crime Squad Sergeant Cheung Tit-chu (Danny Lee) of the Wan Chai District has been a pioneer in the area, often establishing outstanding services. However, Cheung's tough handling style, has attracted many complaints towards him. Cheung's new superior, Chief Inspector Lo Tai-wai (Ricky Wong) is dissatisfied with him, accusing him of disobeying superior orders, while also frequently clamped by Cheung.
One day, criminal Judge (Shing Fui-On) is released from prison, and leads his former associates Bull (Tommy Wong), Chicken (William Ho) and Smut (Victor Hon) to prepare a major crime spree plan. Meanwhile, car thief Boy (Stephen Chow) regards Judge as his idol and willingly serves him, but in the course of a car theft incident, he is arrested by Cheung.
Unexpectedly, Judge and his associates use the stolen car to rob an illegal underground casino, killing some customers in the process. Boy is innocently involved in the robbery case. Moreover, Lo regards Boy as an accomplice to the robbery and charges him for robbery and murder. However, Cheung believes that Boy is innocent and is determined to find new evidence to overturn the false allegations.
Cast
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|+ List of cast members !bgcolor="lightblue|Actor!!bgcolor="pink|Role | |
Danny Lee | District Sergeant Cheung Tit-chu |
Stephen Chow (credited as Stephen Chiau) | Boy |
Shing Fui-On | Judge |
William Ho | Chicken |
Ken Lo | Kong |
Tommy Wong (credited as Wong Kwong Leung) | Bull |
Victor Hon | Smut |
Ricky Yi Fan-Wai | Insp Lo |
Chiu Jun-Chiu | Sgt Chiu |
Wong Aau | pickpocket |
Debbie Chui Yuen-Mei | Boy's girlfriend |
Stephen Chang Gwong-Chin | Mr Cheng |
Ng Yuen-Sam | lift passenger |
Ernest Mauser | hostage |
Ho Chi-Moon | gambling joint customer |
Cheung Kwok-Leung | Dummy's thug |
Fei Pak | policeman |
Lee Wah-Kon | gambling joint customer |
Wong Wai-Fai | gambling joint staff |
Lam Ngai | gambling joint staff |
Hung Tung-Kim (uncredited) | Kim |
Shing Fu-On (uncredited) | Dummy |
Chan Ging (uncredited) | truck driver |
Law Shu-Kei (uncredited) | Schoolmaster |
James Ha Chim-Si (uncredited) | Boli |
Parkman Wong Pak-Man (uncredited) | ambulance attendant |
Strawberry Yeung Yuk-Mui (uncredited) | Nancy |
Chan Chi-Hung (uncredited) | hostage |
Yee Tin-Hung (uncredited) | Dummy's thug |
Lam Chi-Tai (uncredited) | Dummy's thug |
Kenneth Smyth (credited as Kenneth Smy) | hostage (extra) |
Lam Foo-Wai | Dummy's thug (extra) |
Tong Pau-Chung | (extra) |
Awards nominations
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! Years ! Awards ! Categories ! Recipients ! Results |
1988
| 25th Golden Horse Awards | Best Supporting Actor | {{Won}} |
rowspan=2| 1989
| rowspan=2| 8th Hong Kong Film Awards | {{nom}} |
Best New Performer
| {{nom}} |
References
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External links
- {{hkmdb title|7042|Final Justice}}
- [http://www.hkcinemagic.com/en/movie.asp?id=261 Final Justice] at Hong Kong Cinemagic
- {{IMDb title|0126301|Final Justice}}
- [http://www.lovehkfilm.com/reviews/final_justice_1988.htm Final Justice] at LoveHKFilm
Category:1980s crime action films
Category:Hong Kong crime action films
Category:Hong Kong detective films
Category:Police detective films
Category:1980s Cantonese-language films
Category:Films set in Hong Kong
Category:Films shot in Hong Kong
Category:1988 directorial debut films
Category:1980s Hong Kong films