Gangland Odyssey
Gangland Odyssey is a 1990 Hong Kong action film directed by Michael Chan and starring Andy Lau, Alex Man and Chan. PlotWhen retired police detective Fan Chi-hung hears that his former superior Brown's son has been kidnapped, he comes back to Hong Kong from the United States to assist in the rescue. Along with Brown's adopted son, Kit, they go through several investigations and finally rescues the child, which Brown is grateful about. Fan also takes the opportunity to see his ex-lover, Shirley. Kit also knows Shirley and gradually falls for her daughter, Cindy. Things suddenly change, when it is revealed that Brown actually engulfed a huge sum of money from a Japanese company, which leads Yakuza member Hoshida to Hong Kong to find out the truth. Hoshida, who was originally named Pu, was Shirley's ex-husband when the former was a triad member in Hong Kong. When Browns learns about this relationship, he tells Fan to depart from Hong Kong and let him negotiate in Japan. Unexpectedly, Brown betrays Fan, and the Yakuza tries to kill Kit and Fan and later kills Kit and Cindy. Fan also unintentionally learns of Hoshida and Shirley's relationship and Fan decides to battle to death with the Yakuza. Cast
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ReceptionCriticalSo Good Reviews gave the film a mixed review praising its hard boiled style action but stating these are the only aspects worth remembering.[1] Box officeThe film grossed HK$7,385,637 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 13 to 26 September 1990 in Hong Kong.[citation needed] See alsoReferencesExternal linksInformation related to Gangland Odyssey |