Modern Detective (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1985, Modern Detective is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Lo Lieh, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Ah Chaan and Fat Chug were good partners in the Police Force. Both of them had helped in solving many criminal and civil cases despite their silly behaviour. In order to persuade Ah Fong to marry him, he provide a living space for Ah Fong's aunt and her daughter named Ah Jane. Ah Chaan was attracted by Jane’s charm and lovely personality and tried everything to please her. A dominant criminal had made a plot were chased by the police. Joe, who was the criminal's assistant catch Jane and Fong and threatened that she would not release Ah Jane and Fong if both Ah Chaan and Fat Chug did not get the ransom for them. The gangster put on them a remote time bomb and a microphone to have a better control on them...
Who’s in it. Modern Detective stars Liu Wai-Hung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si as Cheng, Lee Yin-Yin and Yuen Pui Chun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Modern Detective has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $150K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modern Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Modern Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Modern Detective (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Modern Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Modern Detective worth watching?
- Modern Detective holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Modern Detective?
- Modern Detective stars Liu Wai-Hung, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Lee Yin-Yin, Yuen Pui Chun and Lo Lieh.
- When was Modern Detective released?
- Modern Detective was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.