Banana Cop (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1984, Banana Cop is a comedy and crime film directed by Po-Chih Leong, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Two owners of a gambling club in London’s Chinatown are killed by an unknown killer. Edward (Lam), a policeman of heads the investigation. He arrives in Hong Kong to enlist the help of a prison convict, FM (Teddy Robin), who is a former friend of the two dead men.
Who’s in it. Banana Cop stars George Lam Chi-Cheung as Inspector Edward Yip, Cherie Chung as Amy, Lo Kin and Teddy Robin as Chiu Din Bao / Ping Pong Ball, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Banana Cop sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Banana Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Banana Cop tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Banana Cop (1984)?
- In US, Banana Cop is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Banana Cop worth watching?
- Banana Cop holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Banana Cop?
- Banana Cop stars George Lam Chi-Cheung, Cherie Chung, Lo Kin, Teddy Robin and Lo Kin.
- When was Banana Cop released?
- Banana Cop was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.