黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1997, 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 is a thriller, drama and krimi film directed by Billy Tang, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Tony Leung Chiu Wai heads to prison in Chinese Midnight Express, a harrowing prison drama from director Billy Tang. The setting is 1960s Hong Kong, and righteous reporter On (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) publishes an article exposing corruption in the police force. Unfortunately, he's framed for drug distribution and confesses to the charges when the corrupt cops (led by Ben Ng) threaten his family. Forced to undergo the rigorous hazing rites of all new inmates, On struggles to regain hope and rise above his situation. Meanwhile, On's loyal girlfriend (Pinky Cheung) is terrorized by the cops who put him away, and On faces new challenges, and even finds new allies, while stuck in prison.

Who’s in it. 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai as Ching On, Richard Ng Man-Tat as Brother Plane, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun as Miu Yan Sing and Ben Ng Ngai-Cheung as Insp. Cheung Yiu Jo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 黑獄斷腸歌之砌生豬肉 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.