Portland Street Blues (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1998, Portland Street Blues is an action and thriller film directed by Raymond Yip Wai-Man, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. This spin-off movie provides a different contrast to the familiar Young and Dangerous films with greater character development. This time, the story's focus is on a female character - Sister 13 (Sandra Ng) of the "Hung Hing" triad. In a triad underworld dominated by men, the film tells the story of how she faces trials and tribulations of rising to become the branch leader of Portland Street. The story shows the reasons she became a lesbian. The film also gives more details about the "Tung Sing" triad, and how the relationship between Sister 13 and Ben Hon develops.
Who’s in it. Portland Street Blues stars Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu as Sister Thirteen, Kristy Yang Gongru as Zhang Meirun, Alex Fong Chung-Sun as Zhuo Coke and Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming as Han Bin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Portland Street Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Portland Street Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Portland Street Blues tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Portland Street Blues (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Portland Street Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Portland Street Blues worth watching?
- Portland Street Blues holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Portland Street Blues?
- Portland Street Blues stars Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu, Kristy Yang Gongru, Alex Fong Chung-Sun, Vincent Wan Yeung-Ming and Shu Qi.
- When was Portland Street Blues released?
- Portland Street Blues was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.