Code of Honor (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1987, Code of Honor is an action, drame and policier film directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. In Hong Kong, Ho Chen-tung is the aging Mob boss, living by a code of honor, keeping peace among rival factions. For years, he has been estranged from his son, Hui, who lives in Australia. Tung has become a sort of father to Han, a Vietnamese refugee who also lives by an ethical code. At the same time that Hui reaches out to his father, the Hong Kong CID conclude their years'-long effort to get the goods on Tung and his associates. Tung expects the younger gangsters to live by the code he loves, but at his trial, he has a surprise coming to him. It may be up to Han to restore the balance.

Who’s in it. Code of Honor stars Ko Chun-Hsiung as Ho Chen Tung, David Lam Wai as Wang Han, Dick Wei as Inspector Mak Chi Chieh and Shing Fui-On as Mad Piao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Code of Honor 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 Code of Honor page.

If you liked it. Fans of Code of Honor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.