To Be Number One
1991 · TMDB 6.9 · 跛豪
Directed by Poon Man-Kit
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.
Why it matters
A gritty biopic of triad boss Ng Sik-ho, where Roy Cheung's portrayal of a loyal but doomed underling adds tragic depth.
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Released
- 1991-04-15
- Studio
- Orange Sky Golden Harvest
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Language
- Thai
- TMDB score
- 6.9
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