In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.
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Shawn Yue Man-Lok
Chan Wing Yan
Edison Chen
Lau Kin Ming
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Ngai Wing Hau
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Hon Sam
Carina Lau
Mary Hon
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Wong Chi Shing
Hu Jun
Luk Kai Cheung
Andrew Lin Hoi
Ngai Wing Chung
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Law Kai Yin
Liu Kai-Chi
Uncle John
Director
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Screenplay
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Tagline
"The Birth of a Legend."
Status
Released
Original Language
CN
Budget
$125,000
Revenue
$3,208,262
Production
Media Asia Films, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Eastern Dragon Film Co., Basic Pictures
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