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Cheetah on Fire

Cheetah on Fire

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Cheetah on Fire

1992

1h 24m

5.0(10 votes)

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Overview

In Hong Kong, a weapon dealer has a special computer chip, which is needed to build a secret missile. He is trying to sell it to a foreign goverment. The local secret police, the CIA and an enemy band is looking for him, but he has a very rich and influential man as his partner.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Donnie Yen

Donnie Yen

Ronnie

Sharla Cheung

Sharla Cheung

Pegay

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Carrie Ng Ka-Lai

Ann

Shing Fui-On

Shing Fui-On

Tong

Gordon Liu

Gordon Liu

Mainland Gang Leader

Ken Lo Wai-Kwong

Ken Lo Wai-Kwong

Mainland Gang Member

Eddy Ko Hung

Eddy Ko Hung

Pok Chi Kien

Fujimi Takajo

Fujimi Takajo

Policeman

Michael Woods

Michael Woods

Rebel Leader

John Salvitti

John Salvitti

Rebel

Creative team

Directed by: Thomas Yip Shing-Hong
Written by: Hung Hin-Pang
Produced by: Chui Fat

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