Jail in Burning Island
1997, Chinese. Directed by Kevin Chu.
A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kevin ChuDirector
- Nicky WuLin
- Takeshi KaneshiroYeung Chung
- Steven HaoWen
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangPrison Warden Goo
- Chan Chung-YungYoong
- Richard Ng Man-tatUncle Da
- Jackson LiuBrother Pao
- Chiu Chi-KeungLiang
- John Ching TungCaptain Du
- Wong Yat-feiMentally Challenged Inmate
- Do Fook-PingFive
- Chen Kuang-ChienBrother Pao's Thug
Details
- Released
- 25 April 1997
- Original title
- 火燒島之橫行霸道
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Fu Li, Lin Wan-chang
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Jail in Burning Island: quick answers
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Watch Island of Fire (1991) first.
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How long is Jail in Burning Island?
Jail in Burning Island runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is Jail in Burning Island on?
Jail in Burning Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 April 1997. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jail in Burning Island?
If you liked Jail in Burning Island, try Police Story: Lockdown, Convict, Black Site.
Who directed Jail in Burning Island?
Jail in Burning Island (1997) was directed by Kevin Chu and stars Nicky Wu, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Steven Hao.