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Key Features:
Monk, Karma, Destiny, Supernatural abilities, Hong Kong action, Crime-fighting, Buddhism, Fate, Friendship
Tone:
humorous, witty
Target Audience:
Action comedy fans, Viewers interested in Eastern philosophy, Fans of Hong Kong cinema, Those who enjoy supernatural themes
Emotional Arc:
Amusement → Reflection

Running on Karma

2003-09-27
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A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.

Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast
Andy Lau, Cecilia Cheung, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai, Karen Tong Bo-Yue, Chun Wong, Jimmy Wong, Hon Kwok-Choi, Yuen Bun, Yu Wenzhong, Hou Lian-Sheng
Crew
Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai, Wai Ka-Fai, Yau Nai-Hoi, Au Kin-Yee, Yip Tin-Shing
Rating
6.4(95 votes)
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Police Story
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Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.



Supercop 2
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6.861

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Disciples of the 36th Chamber

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6.006

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Drunken Master
7.4

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Badges of Fury
5.3

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The Killer
7.6

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7.1

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5.717

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6.9

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6

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7.151

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Hand of Death
6

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Angel Terminators

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6.7

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Dragon Tiger Gate
6.7

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Prison on Fire
6.9

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Swordsman III: The East Is Red

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Infernal Affairs
7.805

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5.326

Four young officers of the Hong Kong Police are joined together to fight against organised crime using all possible means, even if this would lead them to break the law… Their first assignment is to eliminate a gang of criminals who have stolen a shipload of explosives.



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7.1

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Shaolin Wooden Men
6.8

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Love on Delivery
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Ninja Terminator

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6.8

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Raging Phoenix
6.4

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Legendary Assassin
6.1

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Master of the Flying Guillotine

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Keeper of Darkness
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Police Story 4: First Strike

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