Long Arm of the Law
1984, Cantonese. Directed by Johnny Mak Tong-hung.
A group of desperate Chinese criminals hope to make a quick, effortless score in Hong Kong. Things go afoul, and the gang must hide out until the heat dies down, besmirched with the blood of an undercover cop.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Long Arm of the Law
Long Arm of the Law is streaming on Hi-YAH in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 July 1984
- Original title
- 省港旗兵
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Philip Chan Yan-kin
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Long Arm of the Law: quick answers
What comes after Long Arm of the Law?
Next in the series: Long Arm of the Law II (1987), Long Arm of the Law III (1989), and Long Arm of the Law IV: Underground Express (1990).
Is Long Arm of the Law worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Long Arm of the Law?
Long Arm of the Law runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Long Arm of the Law have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Long Arm of the Law. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Long Arm of the Law parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Long Arm of the Law yet.
Which OTT platform is Long Arm of the Law on?
Long Arm of the Law is streaming on Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Long Arm of the Law?
If you liked Long Arm of the Law, try The Protector, Chasing the Dragon, Running Out of Time.
Who directed Long Arm of the Law?
Long Arm of the Law (1984) was directed by Johnny Mak Tong-hung and stars David Lam Wai, Wong Kin, Chiang Lung.