The First Shot
1993, Cantonese. Directed by David Lam Tak-luk.
During a period of widespread police corruption, Ti Lung is a stubborn cop who takes on both the mob and the political establishment.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- David Lam Tak-lukDirector
- Ti LungSergeant Wong Yat-Chung / Tamerlane
- Maggie Cheung Man-yukSolicitor Annie Ma
- Simon YamSam Mok
- Waise Lee Chi-hungLuk Tai-Chiu / Faucet
- Andy Hui Chi-OnLo Kam-Shiu / Waterloo
- Canti Lau Sek-MingYip Chun-Wan
- Kam Hing-yinYip Fok, Anti-Corruption Division
- Cheung Fung-LeiChung's ex-wife
- Bobby Yip Kin-sangChiu's hitman
- Kong Man-SingBrother Ho
- Frankie Chan Chi-leungMuscle
- Lee Hoi-SangChiu's man
Details
- Released
- 25 February 1993
- Original title
- 廉政第一擊
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chan Kiu-Ying, So Man-sing, Wong Ho-wa
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The First Shot runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The First Shot on?
The First Shot isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 February 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First Shot?
If you liked The First Shot, try Police Story, Police Story 2, New Police Story.
Who directed The First Shot?
The First Shot (1993) was directed by David Lam Tak-luk and stars Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Simon Yam.