Tiger on the Beat
Tiger on the Beat (1988) is an action film, directed by Lau Kar-leung. It stars Chow Yun-Fat and Nina Li Chi. The 94-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.
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What Tiger on the Beat Is About
Tiger on the Beat, directed by Lau Kar-leung and marking his shift from traditional period kung fu films into contemporary settings, is a Hong Kong action comedy starring Chow Yun-fat and Conan Lee as two mismatched cops forced to team up to bring down an international drug trafficking ring. The film follows a Lethal Weapon style buddy-cop structure; its most memorable sequence is an extended chainsaw duel between Conan Lee and Gordon Liu. The film opened on March 19, 1988, becoming a surprise hit at the Hong Kong box office with a gross of HK$27,865,158; it was nominated for Best Action Choreography at the 8th Hong Kong Film Awards. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Hong Kong action film adapting Hollywood's buddy-cop formula, featuring an unforgettable chainsaw duel sequence. Who it's not for: viewers looking for traditional period kung fu films, since this is a contemporary set buddy-cop comedy.
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What is Tiger on the Beat about?
Tiger on the Beat, directed by Lau Kar-leung and marking his shift from traditional period kung fu films into contemporary settings, is a Hong Kong action comedy starring Chow Yun-fat and Conan Lee as two mismatched cops forced to team up to bring down an international drug trafficking ring. The film follows a Lethal Weapon style buddy-cop structure; its most memorable sequence is an extended chainsaw duel between Conan Lee and Gordon Liu.
Where can I watch Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).
When did Tiger on the Beat come out?
Tiger on the Beat was released in 1988.
Who directed Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat was directed by Lau Kar-leung.
Who stars in Tiger on the Beat?
Tiger on the Beat stars Chow Yun-Fat, Nina Li Chi, Conan Lee, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung.
What is Tiger on the Beat's rating?
Tiger on the Beat holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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