Law on the Brink (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1994, Law on the Brink is a drama film directed by Chan Tung-Chuen, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. With Hong Kong on the brink of unification with the Mainland, can they get along? When the Beijing police want to arrest his brother for murder, Hong Kong lawyer Shen goes to Beijing to help. Time and again he butts heads with differences between Hong Kong and Mainland law and practice. Thanks to a persistent though traditional lawyer named Wu and an implacable but fair policewoman named Lan, Shen manages to keep out of jail and pursue his brother's innocence. The big problem is that the dead man, a pimp and a bully, is the son of a wealthy and influential man who'll stop at nothing to avenge his son's death.
Who’s in it. Law on the Brink stars Ray Lui, Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, Lai Weiming and David Lam Wai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Law on the Brink has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Law on the Brink page.
If you liked it. Fans of Law on the Brink tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Law on the Brink (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Law on the Brink change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Law on the Brink worth watching?
- Law on the Brink holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Law on the Brink?
- Law on the Brink stars Ray Lui, Veronica Yip Yuk-hing, Lai Weiming, David Lam Wai and Jason Pai Piao.
- When was Law on the Brink released?
- Law on the Brink was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.