Theft Under the Sun
1997, Cantonese. Directed by Cha Chuen-Yee.
During an operation with a master criminal, an undercover cop fails his mission because he was shot by an uniform officer. His superior suspects he has become a bad seed and refuses to allow him to rejoin the force. In order to prove his innocence, the cop decides to follow the thief to the Sino-Russian border on an arms struggle deal, but on the way they are chased by Mainland police. During the escape the cop and the criminal become friends. When they return to the Hong Kong border, the police awaits on the other side and...
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Cha Chuen-YeeDirector
- Michael WongDan Peterson
- Julian Cheung Chi-lamLeung Ka Ho
- Gigi Lai ChiFai Fai
- Francis Ng Chun-yuOfficer Mo
- Edmond So Chi-waiOfficer Wong
- Peter Ngor Chi-kwanChicken
- Chan TungOfficer Wong's assistant
- Timmy Ho Bo-sangOfficer Wong's assistant
- Rocky Lai Keung-kenDan's man
- Chan Man-chingDan's man
- Lam Chiu-WingCast
- Connie Mak Git-ManCast
Details
- Released
- 26 June 1997
- Original title
- 豪情盖天
- Country
- Hong Kong
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Theft Under the Sun runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is Theft Under the Sun on?
Theft Under the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 June 1997. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Theft Under the Sun?
If you liked Theft Under the Sun, try Hard Boiled, In Cold Light, PTU.
Who directed Theft Under the Sun?
Theft Under the Sun (1997) was directed by Cha Chuen-Yee and stars Michael Wong, Julian Cheung Chi-lam, Gigi Lai Chi.