The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter Ching On (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung Man-Chi) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.
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Part of 黑獄斷腸歌（系列）
2 films
Cast
24 people
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Ching On
Known for
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
In the Mood for Love
Richard Ng Man-tat
Plane
Known for
Shaolin Soccer
The Wandering Earth
Ben Lam Kwok-bun
Miu Yan Sing
Known for
Raging Fire
Flash Point
Ben Ng Ngai-cheung
Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo
Known for
Sex and Zen II
Chasing the Dragon
Pinky Cheung Man-chi
Jess
Known for
Triad Wars
Fire of Conscience
Man-Tat Ng
Plane
Elvis Tsui Kam-kong
Three-Legs
Known for
Hail the Judge
The Boxer's Omen
Lee Siu-kei
Brother Nan
Known for
The God of Cookery
King of Comedy
Frankie Ng Chi-hung
Brother Doggie
Known for
Contract Killer
Special ID
Ben Ng
Joe
John Ching Tung
Brother Bill
Known for
Contract Killer
God of Gamblers II
Elvis Tsui
David Mak / Three-Legs
Billy Tang Director · Chau Ting Writer Lee Siu-kei Writer
First release November 15, 1997 · Produced in Hong Kong SAR China · Languages Cantonese, Chinese
Production
Hong Kong SAR China
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Languages
Original title
黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉
Original language
Cantonese
Spoken on screen
Cantonese · Chinese
Release dates
Hong Kong SAR China · November 15, 1997
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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