The Unwritten Law
1985, Cantonese. Directed by Ng See-yuen.
A lawyer becomes involved in a murder case concerning the bizarre killing of a rich businessman.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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- Released
- 26 September 1985
- Original title
- 法外情
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Ng See-yuen
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What comes after The Unwritten Law?
Next in the series: The Truth (1988) and The Truth – Final Episode (1989).
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How long is The Unwritten Law?
The Unwritten Law runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is The Unwritten Law on?
The Unwritten Law isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 September 1985. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Unwritten Law?
If you liked The Unwritten Law, try Cry of the City, Trivisa, The Goldfinger.
Who directed The Unwritten Law?
The Unwritten Law (1985) was directed by Ng See-yuen and stars Andy Lau Tak-wah, Deanie Ip, Yammie Lam Kit-ying.