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The Prisoner

Original title: Huo shao dao
  • 19901990
  • RR
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.6K
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Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Chun-Hsiung Ko, Andy Lau, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Tsung-Hua Tou, and Jimmy Wang Yu in Huo shao dao (1990)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
A cop goes undercover to infiltrate a deadly prison where a team of mercenaries is being assembled.A cop goes undercover to infiltrate a deadly prison where a team of mercenaries is being assembled.A cop goes undercover to infiltrate a deadly prison where a team of mercenaries is being assembled.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Yen-Ping Chu
  • Writers
    • Li Fu
    • Domonic Muir(english version)
    • Yun Chiao Yeh
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Andy Lau
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yen-Ping Chu
  • Writers
    • Li Fu
    • Domonic Muir(english version)
    • Yun Chiao Yeh
  • Stars
    • Jackie Chan
    • Andy Lau
    • Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    The Prisoner (aka. Island On Fire)
    Trailer 0:38
    The Prisoner (aka. Island On Fire)

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    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Jackie Chan and Tony Ka Fai Leung in Huo shao dao (1990)
    Jackie Chan in Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Andy Lau, and Tony Ka Fai Leung in Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Jackie Chan and Tony Ka Fai Leung in Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, and Andy Lau in Huo shao dao (1990)
    Huo shao dao (1990)

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    Jackie Chan
    Jackie Chan
    • Lungas Lung…
    Andy Lau
    Andy Lau
    • Lauas Lau…
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    Sammo Kam-Bo Hung
    • Fatty Liu Hsi Chiaas Fatty Liu Hsi Chia…
    Tony Ka Fai Leung
    Tony Ka Fai Leung
    • Wei Wangas Wei Wang…
    Jimmy Wang Yu
    Jimmy Wang Yu
    • Kuias Kui
    • (as Yu Wang)
    • …
    Chun-Hsiung Ko
    Chun-Hsiung Ko
    • Prison Chiefas Prison Chief…
    Tsung-Hua Tou
    Tsung-Hua Tou
    • Chiuas Chiu
    • (as Tsung-Hua Tuo)
    • …
    Barry Wong
    Barry Wong
    • Inspector Wongas Inspector Wong
    Chuan-Chen Yeh
    Chuan-Chen Yeh
    • Fongas Fong
    Jack Kao
    Jack Kao
    • Hoas Ho
    Chung-Kuei Chang
    Chung-You Chang
    Jui-chu Chang
    Kuo-Chu Chang
    Kuo-Chu Chang
    • Miao-shengas Miao-sheng…
    Rachel Chang
    Rachel Chang
    • Woman in the rainas Woman in the rain
    • (as Chang Shui-chu)
    Sha Chao
    Wen Ho Chen
    Yen-Ru Chen
    • Director
      • Yen-Ping Chu
    • Writers
      • Li Fu
      • Domonic Muir(english version) (uncredited)
      • Yun Chiao Yeh
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The main stars of the film, all big name talents in Asia already at the time of filming, were rumored to have appeared in this film because a Hong Kong triad boss forced them to be, at gun point. This rumor has persisted for many years, and has not been addressed directly in public by any of the leads.
    • Crazy credits
      An outtake reel in shown during the end credits.
    • Alternate versions
      Taiwanese video is 35 minutes longer than Hong Kong version and features more character development of the Taiwanese actors and bit players.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cinema of Vengeance (1994)

    User reviews41

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    Top review
    Great film
    First of all, this movie doesnt really have main character. There are five of them. Like the original trailer says, "five stories in one", the film is about five main characters, whose life are somehow related to each other. Jackie Chan does a different role in this movie. Role is similiar to Heart of the Dragons. There are only few fight's, but it didnt bother me. I didnt watch this as a Chan movie.

    Movie is touching especially the ending. Surprising is the violence level in this movie. Endings big shootout and some other brutal violence too. The way jail-staff(movie happens in jail)treats the main character's made me wanting them to die. Guards are real a***oles.

    Movie success as a drama too. Samo Hung's character is most touching. He desperately escapes from jail to meet his son and pays for it, with pain. Ending is surprising and shocking. This movie is very very good. I can recommend this movie to every one who likes HK movies. Great actors. Great plot. Great emotions. I loved it.
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    • Feb 27, 2004

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    • What are the differences between the HongKong Version and the Extended Taiwanese Cut?

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    • Release date
      • 1990 (Taiwan)
    • Country of origin
      • Taiwan
    • Official site
      • film information
    • Languages
      • Mandarin
      • Cantonese
      • English
      • Tagalog
    • Also known as
      • Jackie Chan Is the Prisoner
    • Filming locations
      • Hong Kong, China
    • Production companies
      • Blaine and Blake Ltd.
      • Spartan Home Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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