THE PRISONER * (VHS Release Germany 1992)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì 

The Prisoner, fresh and interesting, works within the Chinese prison culture to establish its story. Watch for a young Jackie Chan who acts as a supporting cast member in the movie. While it works within a C-grade level range, the film provides cultural insight and easily becomes worthy of its watch. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

A prison is infiltrated by a policeman to investigate a group of inmates who have banded together. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Yen-Ping Chu for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Wen Ho Chen, Chung-Hslung Ko,Jen Shu Lee, and Jimmy Wang Yu for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Lung/Steve Tong (Jackie Chan), Lau/Boss Lee (Andy Lau), Fatty Liu His Chia/John Liu (Sammo Kam-Bo Hung), Wei Wang/Andy Lau (Tony Ka Fai Leung), Kui/Lucas (Jimmy Wang Yu), Prison Chief (Chun-Hslung Ko), Chiu (Tsung-Hua Tou), Inspector Wong (Barry Wong), Fong (Chuan-Chen Yeh), and Ho (Jack Kao). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is put together well, worth its watch, and thoroughly covers its story.

* Also Known As: Huo shao dao or Island of Fire

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Ben Meyers