Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
1980, Cantonese. Directed by Tsui Hark.
It started as a joyride; the terror never ended...
Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Tsui HarkDirector
- Lo LiehOfficer Tan
- Lin Chen-ChiWan-Shu
- Paul Che Biu-LawAh Kao
- Albert Au Shui-KeungPaul
- Lung Tin-SangLoong
- Ray LuiOfficer Lu
- Leong Po-ChihInterpol Officer
- Ronny YuInterpol Officer
- John Shum Kin-funInterpol Officer
- Tsui HarkInterpol Officer
- Alex Cheung Kwok-mingInterpol Officer
- Terry Tong Gei-MingInterpol Officer
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1980
- Original title
- 第一類型危險
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Sze-To Cheuk-hon, Tsui Hark, Chen Fang
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Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind: quick answers
Is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind on?
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?
If you liked Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind, try Dog Bite Dog, Iron Angels, Vengeance.
Who directed Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?
Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind (1980) was directed by Tsui Hark and stars Lo Lieh, Lin Chen-Chi, Paul Che Biu-Law.