The System 1979
7.7 / 10
The System
Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.
Inspector Chan is determined to crack a drug syndicate. He gets the goods on family man and drug addict/dealer Tam, and convinces him to become an informer. However, Tam betrays Chan and lets him down more than once. Chan persists with Tam, despite strong pressure from his skeptical superiors.
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Release Date:
Dec 12, 1979 (Hong Kong)
Run Time:
1hr 23`
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Hong Kong
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Released
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