In Amsterdam - in the time before the legalisation of some drugs and the following growth of competition on the market - takes place a war between the Italian and Chinese mafia because of ...
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| Russell Wong | ... | Bobby Chow | |
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Steven Vincent Leigh | ... | Danny Chow (as Steve Vincent Leigh) |
| Lisa Schrage | ... | Anne Michaels | |
| Billy Drago | ... | Scalia | |
| Ka-Kui Ho | ... | Phong (as William Ho) | |
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Victor Hon | ... | One Hand |
| Kwong Leung Wong | ... | Mute (as Tommy Wong) | |
| Feng Ku | ... | Uncle Chi | |
| Ricky Ho | ... | Kong | |
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Frank Sheppard | ... | Rasta |
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Cahit Ölmez | ... | Amead |
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Rodney Beddal | ... | Interpol's Chief (as Rodney Beddall) |
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Fritz Kampinga | ... | Amsterdam Police Captain (as Frite Kampinga) |
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Saskia Van Rijswijk | ... | Henchwoman |
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Lex de Regt | ... | Leo |
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In Amsterdam - in the time before the legalisation of some drugs and the following growth of competition on the market - takes place a war between the Italian and Chinese mafia because of the control of the heroin market. Written by Volker Boehm
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Rated R for strong violent action, and for language, sensuality and drug content. | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
Hong KongRelease Date:
4 November 1989 (Hong Kong) See more »Also Known As:
Rumbling Sky Dragon Tiger Meeting See more »Company Credits
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Ultra StereoColor:
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1.85 : 1
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For many years, rumors surrounding that Andy Lau, one of the top box office draws in Hong Kong, was once forced at gunpoint by triads to shoot a film. Wong also confirmed on his blog that China White was the film that Lau was forced at gunpoint to act in. See more »Goofs
Near the end, Billy Drago's character walks out of the courtroom, saying a verdict of 'not guilty' has been passed by the jury. The Netherlands does not have a jury system. See more »Alternate Versions
Although rated not under 18, German Rental-Video was cut for violence. TV-Version is also cut. In spite of this both versions feature lots of violence. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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The movie has decent action, and a good villain played by the reliable Billy Drago.
The one thing which stands out about the film though is the presence of statuesque Kickboxing champion, Saskia Van Rijswijk, as Billy Drago's henchwoman. In an almost wordless role, the beautiful Saskia makes a stunning impression. Sadly, her screen time is very limited, and the rest of the film is merely average.
Worth watching for Van Rijswijk, but very little else.