Tiger Cage (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1988, Tiger Cage is an action and crime film directed by Yuen Woo-ping, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Something fishy is going on in the anti-Drug Trafficking Unit of the HK Police, and only a few honest cops know that the corruption goes all the way to the top. However, they must prove their case quickly, and by unconventional means, after they are framed for murder and drug-trafficking themselves. Dodging bullets from cops and criminals alike, the race is on to clear their names, protect their loved ones, and bring their corrupt colleagues to justice.
Who’s in it. Tiger Cage stars Jacky Cheung as Fan Shun-Yu, Carol Cheng as Insp. Shirley Ho Shih-Ling, Simon Yam as Inspector Michael Wong and Irene Wan as Amy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tiger Cage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tiger Cage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tiger Cage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tiger Cage (1988)?
- In US, Tiger Cage is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tiger Cage worth watching?
- Tiger Cage holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tiger Cage?
- Tiger Cage stars Jacky Cheung, Carol Cheng, Simon Yam, Irene Wan and Donnie Yen.
- When was Tiger Cage released?
- Tiger Cage was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.