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To Be Number One

Original title: Bai Ho
1991 · 2 h 16 min
Directed by Poon Man-Kit · Hong Kong · Contemporary Asian Cinema
CrimeDrama

Cast

Ray Lui Kent Cheng Cecilia Yip Amy Yip Waise Lee Elvis Tsui

Credits

Written by: San-Chi Chan

Plot

The story of Ho, a Chinese peasant/slave worker who escapes to Hong Kong and becomes one of the most feared gang bosses in Hong Kong.

Sinekatalog’s take

To Be Number One (1991) is a Hong Kong crime film directed by Poon Man-Kit. It won Best Film at the Hong Kong Film Awards in 1992. It stars Ray Lui, Kent Cheng Jak-Si and Cecilia Yip Tung. It runs 136 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (806 votes)
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