Edge of Darkness (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1988, Edge of Darkness is a drama and crime film directed by Fung Hak-On, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A Hong Kong cop's first undercover assignment sends him on a psychological downward spiral, unable to separate his two identities after unearthing a connection between his supervisor and the crime syndicate he's investigating.
Who’s in it. Edge of Darkness stars Alex Man Chi-Leung as Inspector Wong, John Shum Kin-Fun as Chu Kar-Mann, Chin Siu-Ho as Ah Kay and Ida Chan as Ling, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Edge of Darkness sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edge of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edge of Darkness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edge of Darkness (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Edge of Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Edge of Darkness worth watching?
- Edge of Darkness holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Edge of Darkness?
- Edge of Darkness stars Alex Man Chi-Leung, John Shum Kin-Fun, Chin Siu-Ho, Ida Chan and William Ho Ka-Kui.
- When was Edge of Darkness released?
- Edge of Darkness was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.