Story of a Discharged Prisoner / © Hong Kong Film Archive

Story of a Discharged Prisoner

Patrick Lung-Kong
1967, HONG KONG

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1h59 / video / noir et blanc / vosta
Screenplay : Patrick Lung-kong
Casting : Patrick Tse Yin, Patsy Kar Ling, Shek Kin, Wong Wai, Patrick Lung-Kong
Production : Sun Ngee
Cinematography : Chan Kon
Editing : Sung Ming, Wong Yee-shun
Music : Eddie H. Wang
Distribution : Hong Kong Film Archive

Lee Cheuk is released after serving a 15-year prison sentence. He tries to rebuild his life and follow the right path, but his past catches up with him. A triad boss tries to enroll him in his gang while a police detective closely tails him. With this film, Patrick Lung Kong definitely became a key figure in Hong Kong cinema. His hero, firmly grounded in the reality of his time, and his social criticism made this film a classic that has influenced many directors, like John Woo and his A Better Tomorrow.

With english subtitles only

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