Long Arm of the Law Collection
4 movies · 1984–1990
The Long Arm of the Law Collection is a four-part Hong Kong film series directed by Johnny Mak, released between 1984 and 1990. The collection comprises four films, with a total runtime of 402 minutes. The series began with Long Arm of the Law in 1984, followed by two sequels, Long Arm of the Law II in 1987 and Long Arm of the Law III in 1989, concluding with Long Arm of the Law IV: Underground Passage in 1990. The films within the collection have a combined runtime of 402 minutes. The series spans seven years of production. While specific financial details for individual films are not available, the total budget and revenue for the entire collection are both recorded as zero. The Long Arm of the Law Collection presents a series of crime-focused narratives originating from Hong Kong cinema. The four installments collectively offer a substantial amount of viewing material for fans of the genre.
Franchise cast
Elvis Tsui Kam-KongWong Bing
Ben Lam Kwok-BunChik King San
Kirk Wong Chi-KeungMaster Leung
Ken BoyleSenior Police Officer
Chan GingDoggy
Hon Yee-SangBrothel bossLee Ying-GitBlockheadStephen Chan Tak-GwongWolfNg Hoi-TinOfficer Ching
Andy LauLi Cheung Kong
Jacqueline Ng Suet-ManWong Siu Wai
David Lam WaiHo Yiu-Tung
Shing Fui-OnKwong Ming
Alex Man Chi-LeungBiggy
Tommy WongCID Officer
Pauline WongDiana
Max Mok Siu-ChungChicken Heart
Robin Shou
Elizabeth Lee Mei-FungSeung Mun
Dion LamAll movies in chronological order
Long Arm of the LawIn Hong Kong, a group of Chinese criminals aiming for a quick payoff get caught in a dangerous situation. Their planned heist quickly turns chaotic as tensions rise and they lose trust in each other. They accidentally kill an undercover officer, making things much worse.
Forced to hide until the police investigation cools, the criminals must depend on each other to survive. While trying to stay hidden, they become involved in a complicated mix of alliances, betrayals, and second chances. Their hopes for an easy score change into a fight to stay alive as their actions have consequences, forcing them to face not only the law but also their own values. This intense story explores loyalty, trust, and the results of choosing a life of crime.11.6Stream on
Long Arm of the Law IIA sequel to the successful film *Long Arm of the Law*, this story continues with the same realistic approach. In *Saga Two*, the Hong Kong Police implement a new strategy to address rising violent crime by recent immigrants from China. Working with Chinese authorities, three Hong Kong detectives go undercover as illegal immigrants to infiltrate the powerful gang behind the escalating criminal activity. The film features intense and graphic action, in the style of *The French Connection*, but set in Hong Kong.4.1Stream on
Long Arm of the Law IIIIn the second installment of Michal Mak's action series, a former soldier and death row escapee goes to Hong Kong. He's compelled to work for a criminal gang after they kidnap the woman he loves.4.9
Long Arm of the Law IV Underground ExpressUnderground Express, the concluding installment in Michael and Johnny Mak's Long Arm of the Law series, presents another tale of conflict between gangsters and police. The story highlights contrasting approaches to law enforcement and criminal activity based on whether the characters originate from Hong Kong or Mainland China.1.5
