Crime Story (1993)
Reviewed by: hkcinema on 1999-12-08
Corrupt Hong Kong police detective Hung joins several powerfulmagnates from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan in a plot to kidnap Hong Kong billionaire real estate mogul Wong Yat Fei. But Inspector Eddie Chan (Jackie Chan), known for his loyalty and brilliance, is assigned the case. Hung volunteers to be his partner in order to lead the investigation astray. The investigation takes the pair to Taiwan, and Chan begins to suspect his partner may be one of the kidnappers. As Chan continues to hunt down suspects and gets closer to solving the case, Hung tries to kill Chan. Chan apprehends Hung. In an explosive climax in a burning building, Hung unsuccessfully tries to escape from Chan. Before he dies, Hung tells Chan where Wong is being hidden. Wong is rescued by the police, and begins a new life in a foreign country. This film is based on the true story of the kidnapping and disappearance of Hong Kong real-estate magnate Wong Tak Fai.

[Reviewed by Rim Films Catalog]