In 1997, Hong Kong's sovereignty...
was returned to China.
The civil servants and the police of...
the present Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government,
are renowned for their incorruptibility.
But when Hong Kong was still a British colony,
it had gone through a dark age...
when bribery was rampant.
And the most corrupt syndicate was...
the police.
In those times,
everybody was out to grab money.
Bribery was regarded as normal practice.
During the years between 1962 and 1972,
it was estimated that the total amount of bribes reached HK$10 billion,
roughly HK$500 billion when inflation is taken into account.
You bastard! You son of a bitch!
Stop it...
How dare you cause trouble in Brother Fatty's place?
Who blows the whistle? What happened?
Sir, someone was thrown down from above.
Sir...
It's Fatty's turf...
What happened?
Nothing. He slipped. Don't worry...
We'll make sure he is alright.
Hurry up...Go!
Don't make it difficult for us, okay?
Sure. Thank you.
Sir...but he's dead.
Hey! Old Lady.
Go home. You have no business here...
He is dead, I saw it with my own eyes...
You are an old fool. You saw nothing...
He really is dead!
Fine. Then come with us to the police station and file a report.
How long is it gonna take?
48 to 72 hours.
That long?
I'd rather go home and cook for my son.
Mind your own business then.
He is dead! He really is...
What's up? Someone blew a whistle.
Nothing...a guy fell and hurt his head.
Stop making so much noise!
This guy looks familiar.
He is Unicorn, undercover.
What a nuisance. So noisy.
You're the one who makes the most noise.
They're a bunch of psychos.
Why don't they just chop off his fingers?
Why throw someone on the street? Idiots.
I'm hungry.
I want to have a big meal.
You've just eaten a large "hot dog". Now you are already hungry?
You're gross! What're you talking about?
I like Shanghai girls' accent, just like yours.
I've told you many times. I'm not from Shanghai.
I'm from Shanxi.
Who cares? Shanxi or Shanghai, as long as you speak with an accent,
Who is it? Don't you know what time it is now?
It's Pastry.
Boss, more than 60 cases remain unsolved.
Lak's gonna go crazy.
What can I do?
He told us to grab someone to admit to those offences.
Tell him to go fuck himself!
You think anyone will do?
OK. Go get Bony to come to the station tomorrow.
That's it!
Pastry called you?
Who else can it be?
Lak's solved too few cases. His Brit superior wanted them all solved, by whatever means.
How can I solve them all? Why me?
Gale only needs to play football with Lak.
So...do you want something to eat?
I'll get you a few hot dogs!
Come on!
You want to die?
Mom, I'm leaving.
Come here.
Burn some incense sticks to honor your dad.
You've worked so hard to enter university.
Don't give up.
I won't, mom.
Your dad's so unlucky.
Fell down from the scaffold while working...
and passed away.
Mom counts on you.
Don't worry, mom. I will take care of you.
See you.
Morning.
Where are you going?
Going to school?
Sure,
Are you alright?
Let me help you.
Bicycle thief...
Psycho! He is a bicycle thief...
Let go of me, I did not steal...
Bicycle thief...
Let me go!
He tries to steal my bicycle...
Are you okay. Unicorn?
I may have broken my little finger.
Damn! He is a tough nut!
I am going to see the doctor.
Let's go!
I can leave now, right?
What're you talking about?
Go to the police station and give a statement, You are the witness,
But I haven't eaten anything yet, sir.
Take it, Come back after lunch.
or else I put you behind bars. Understand?
Say it!
Still wants to be the tough guy? Have you done all those burglaries?
Confess and you can eat the noodles.
Otherwise. you stay hungry.
Are you listening?
My name is Bong.
I am a undergrad at the University of Hong Kong.
I want to file a complaint.
What?
Will we beat him to death?
Don't be silly.
Where is the phone book?
Phone book!
Unicorn.
What's up?
His mother has come.
She's been on her knees outside.
Let her.
Who brings her here?
It's Goat.
Stupid Guy. Beat him up.
How many pages?
50 pages.
My son is a good boy.
He never does anything wrong, sir.
Please let him go. Sir! Please...
What?
Sir...
Please... Stop it...
Don't beat my son!
He is my only son. Don't...
Where's Goat? Goat!
I beg of you...
Unicorn, how nice to see you.
I beg of you...
Unicorn, how nice to see you...
What does she want?
She's a relative of my wife.
What am I to do? I have to solve the cases Lak gives me.
Unicorn, please do me a favor, get someone else.
He is my nephew.
I'll pay for all your meals this month.
I'll be in big trouble if I listen to you.
What will people say of me if I let him go?
I cannot imagine what will happen if Lak gets mad at me for letting him go,
Tell me what I should do, and I'll do it; but please, just let him go.
I'm gonna let him go if Lak says so.
So you won't do me a favor?
Please do me a favor instead.
Take this woman away.
I'll pay for all your meals this month.
Come on. My treat.
Unicorn...
Sir...
My dear cousin...
Save my son
They won't release him. There is nothing I can do.
Unless...
Unless what?
Unless I can find Gold.
Who is Gold?
He's the "collector".
What does he collect?
Don't be silly. Let's go.
My dear cousin...
What is a "collector"?
They are the middlemen among prostitutes, gamblers...
drug traffickers and the police.
Every week. they go to the gambling houses,
opium dens, porn cinemas and dance clubs...
to collect bribe money, and then distributed them among the police.
Bribery was normal practice in the Police Force at the time.
Everyone was paid on a monthly basis.
Everyone had a share,
which they could not refuse.
If you refused to take bribe money. you became the common enemy.
At the time the anti-corruption bureau within the police...
took bribes like everyone else, No! They took the largest share.
The person who is entrusted by the corruption syndicate.
to handle such a huge sum of money is...
Gold.
Detective Sergeant Major, Lak Chui is said to have received...
a big favor from him.
To return the favor. Lak made Gold the collector.
Lak and Gold are like twin brothers.
Only Gold knows what Lak wants.
If you want to solicit a favor from Lak,
go see Gold.
Goat.
Please help me.
What's up? Who the heck is that kid?
He's my nephew.
Nephew...
Is one of your mistresses who has a younger sister who...
slept with some man and gave birth to that bastard, right?
Do you understand what I am saying?
Everybody says I'm funny.
When I retire, I'm gonna be a comedian.
Gold, you're always hilarious.
Goat, we've been great friends for years...
Now you come and ask me for help. How can I refuse?
I'll help you for sure.
Please hurry up then.
I'm afraid the kid can't stand any more beatings,
Don't worry.
Chuen.
Gold.
Buy a bowl of shark-fin-flavor soup and take it to the police station...
and give it to that kid.
Send Unicorn and his men 10 bowls of rice and 10 bowls of congee as well.
Tell them it's my treat.
Hurry up,
Yes, Got it.
Goat, you owe me a favor.
One day you have to pay me back.
Gold is a generous man.
Why doesn't he buy fish as well?
You fool.
Sending shark fin soup to the kid means that the kid is his protege.
The rice and congees...
pose a warning to Unicorn to leave the kid alone.
Unicorn, the kid is badly beaten.
Will Lak blame us?
How do I know?
You are the one who beat him up, It is none of my business.
Medicated wine!
Kiddo, you must stay alive.
Please don't die!
Medicated wine!
Don't die!
I can't find Lak for days.
Do you know where he is?
I know where to find him.
Wherever there is a soccer game. he will be there.
Gale. you're late!
The game has just begun.
I slept late.
I'm a bootlicker.
5 years ago I was still a uniform.
I got a chance to play soccer with Lak.
I made 3 assists and Lak got 3 goals.
He was as happy as a child.
He tipped the whole team, every one got HK$3,000.
At that time, my monthly salary was HK$600 only,
HK$3,000, Wow!
I soon got promoted and worked under him.
Gale. you're late.
Lak feels uncomfortable without you.
That "bitch" didn't set the alarm for me.
She wants you to stay longer with her.
She's a pain in the ass.
Alright, all women are trouble. Hurry up!
Okay,
Substitution!
Tiger. you are out! Quick.
Why're you so late?
Sorry, Lak. My alarm clock's broken.
Come on. Pass me the freaking ball.
That goalkeeper is an asshole.
I want to kick his ass.
Why so angry?
Your wife makes you mad?
She found out where my mistress Lotus lives.
Lotus is now lying in hospital.
Come on... kick off...
Watch him... Don't let him shoot!
Are you kicking the ball or the guy?
What guy?
Can't you see? That is a goal!
Can't you see?
Goal! That is it! Game Over!
Let's go!
Idiot!
Stop it!
What? Go!
Keung want to open another opium den in Lan Kwai Fong.
But there are already 2 opium dens in the area, right?
But one of the bosses hasn't paid protection money for 3 months.
Why?
He said a cargo load of opium was lost when his ship was sunk in the high seas...
So he could not pay us,
But I heard that he lost a few million in the casinos in Macau.
Make an appointment with him in his opium den.
I'll call the narcotics squad to arrest him there.
Bribe one of his men to testify that he's a boss.
I'm gonna detain him. Then we'll take over his den...
and give it to Keung.
Got it,
One more thing, Lak...
My nephew was arrested and...
charged with 60 offences.
Unicorn said you ordered it.
Fuck him! When the fuck did I ever say something like this?
He said you are hard pressed by the Brits.
Those are all small offences...
Get some low life to admit to those charges and it's done.
That fool Unicorn...
Where's Gale?
Gale!
I am here.
Next Saturday is my wife's birthday.
She wants to hold an abalone banquet. You go arrange it for her.
Okay, I'll go to your place tomorrow and get the abalones done.
Gale is a good man.
He can cook abalones; make great assists; and often helps people.
I'll also come on Saturday.
You must come and play cards with me.
Perfect!
What happens to Sasa after she lives with you?
Just a bit bad-tempered.
It's my fault, I spoiled her.
I've transferred enough money to your bank account
Thank you. Gold.
Actually I should thank you...
for helping me out.
Gale is a generous man.
He undertakes to cover for us, and tells our wives...
that those women are his girlfriends but they are actually our mistresses.
When Lotus is out of hospital, you have to care for her as well.
Do I have to?
I... now have so many girlfriends I cannot tell who is who...
Having one more girlfriend wouldn't kill you.
Will his other girlfriends give him a hard time?
He is used to that.
He has 9 "wives", 8 of them play mahjong.
When the odd man out has her period.
He may need to find another chick.
These cases-- 3 theft, 2 indecent assaults. 1 bodily harm.
And one case of using and possessing heroin.
4 slashing, 1 raping an old woman.
As well as blackmailing, causing bodily harm to 2 kids.
And...
Pimping, forcing woman into prostitution,
living on prostitutes.
They did it.
He's innocent! Let go of him!
Yes, sir!
What're you looking at?
Stay here. Don't you move.
Bong!
Mom!
Bong...
Be careful.
They beat you up so badly.
Let me warn you...
One day...
I will put you all behind bars.
Stop talking nonsense...
Sorry, He's out of his mind...
Go, Stop talking.
Bong... Mind yourself...
Can you still walk?
I don't know why, after listening to what Bong said.
I feel sick!
Idiot!
Thank you so much...
for helping me out.
My pleasure,
I do it every year.
That's right.
But now you're promoted to Sergeant Major.
Aren't you afraid people will laugh at you?
Without Lak,
I'd never get promoted.
No wonder Lak is so fond of you.
Lak, this is Rose.
This is Lak, our Detective Sergeant Major.
Gold's new girlfriend is very pretty.
He's a secretive man.
He never takes his girlfriends to our house.
She is not his girlfriend. She's Rose.
Rose?
She does look pretty, but...
she's a drug dealer.
Sit down.
You...you're bold.
Lots of guys tried to own their own turf...
and got killed.
A woman like you can survive for so long.
You must be something.
I just have a few good friends who help me.
Fine, What do you want?
As Mr. Lak just said, I want to have my own turf.
I am prepared to offer a little gift of 3 Mil in return.
My share will be the same as the other bosses.
Lak, the other bosses have no competition for years.
They take everything for granted.
Maybe with a new face,
they will know that it is not you who need them, but they who need you.
But 3 million...
is not much money.
So how much is appropriate?
You ask me a favor. You name the price.
I have to go now.
Who are you looking at?
Who is he?
Gale. the newly promoted Sergeant Major.
Have you not heard of him?
Lak's favorite running dog.
A bootlicker too.
But he's a good guy.
Lak's most loyal and honest man.
Let's go.
What do you think?
He seems to like you.
I am serious.
I've been with him for decades.
I know what he likes.
He looked at you from head to toe.
If he does not like you, he won't even talk to you.
But I don't want to kowtow to him.
Then there is nothing I can do. Think twice.
It's your turn.
Wait.
Takes so long.
Dad!
Chi Keung!
Why are you still up?
With so much noise. how can I sleep?
What? You win this hand again?
It's your turn.
This one then.
Apple is my first wife.
She was actually Lak's ex-mistress,
Got discovered by relatives of his wife,
they informed his wife.
You bitch! How dare you seduce my husband?
What's happening...
You got it wrong.
Apple is my girlfriend.
Yes, they're...they'll get married soon.
See what you have done!
So why do you put your hand around her shoulder?
I...
I whisper in her ear...
about how you're able to make your husband obey you always.
His wife didn't believe his bull shit, of course.
So I have to...
marry Apple.
His wife gave us this big house as a gift.
As sort of compensation for Apple to leave Lak.
Soon after the marriage, Apple was pregnant with Chi Keung.
I am not sure if he is my son or not. to be honest.
But I love him, nonetheless.
After this, all my superiors regard me as trustworthy.
so they give me all their mistresses once their affairs are blown.
My 2nd wife is Gold's ex-mistress.
My 3rd wife is Sergeant Lam's ex-mistress.
My 5th wife is Birdy's ex-mistress.
My 6th wife is Sergeant Wong's ex-mistress.
My 7th wife is also Lak's ex-mistress.
My 8th wife is...
Hurry up, Your turn,
Shit! I don't remember whose ex-mistress she is.
The new girl, Sasa, is Gold's ex-mistress too.
They've given me more than 10 houses.
And I'm promoted to Sergeant Major.
Though my rank is the same as theirs,
but at the end of the day, I'm still...
Lak's running dog, always.
8 bamboos.
I win!
You win too much.
You win too many hands in one night.
Wait, I'm going to the toilet.
I haven't had dinner yet.
Will you tell our maid to prepare a quick meal?
She is on vacation.
I just had take-away dinner.
What should I do?
Dine out yourself.
What about the 4th wife?
Who know where she is?
I don't know.
She never plays mahjong with us.
She's at home perhaps.
Your turn.
Damn. Where does she live... I have completely forgotten.
To Kwa Wan!
When was the last time you've been to her place?
Don't stand in the way!
It's really a long time ago.
Dine out...
You are late, Gale.
Haven't eaten anything yet.
Come on, Chi Keung.
That woman's here too, talking with Uncle Ball.
Uncle Ball is one of the seniors who is widely respected.
He's Lak's father-in-law.
It's rumored that he paid 5 mil...
to get Lak promoted to be Chief Sergeant Major.
Gale. what do you like to eat tonight?
Sliced goose.
Fish with lemon.
Fried rice.
Okay,
Chi Keung, you like crystal buns, don't you?
Yes,
Hurry up.
Okay...
This woman doesn't look like a local.
She has some kind of charm, though.
She looks at you and you'll get cold feet.
Gale. Here comes the fish.
Thanks.
Do enjoy it. Thank you.
I intended to eat a little and leave.
But I suddenly saw a low life lurking around.
I knew something would happen,
but I did not imagine that it could be that bloody.
You go hide under the table.
Don't come out unless I tell you to.
Freeze! Police!
Kiddo! Throw me the gun!
It is a real gun!
Are you okay?
I am still alive.
You...are...truly a marksman...
Where am I?
Kowloon Hospital.
Thank God you wake up.
You'd been in a coma for 2 days.
I'm thirsty.
I'll get you some water.
My 4th wife is an odd-man-out.
She doesn't play mahjong. She is not a spendthrift.
And she born me a daughter, Pearl.
Good girl, Pearl. Top of the class every year.
She worked as a receptionist in a Chinese restaurant.
Come on. Have a drink with me.
Here...I'll promote you to Sergeant Major.
I have to go to the toilet...
Please don't...
There was one time when Lak was drunk...
he raped her in the VIP room.
Keep your mouth shut.
Stop it! What's up?
Cops making...no. investigating a crime!
Get lost!
Fuck off!
Nobody dared say anything.
Afterwards, they talked to Lak.
Lak asked me to marry her.
Of course I always did what Lak told me to.
What about Apple and the others?
They came on the first day,
When they saw that you were still in a coma, they left.
So you have been staying here all the time?
Except when I have to pick Pearl up from school.
Thank you so much.
In normal times. I don't have any chance to be with you.
I'm very happy I can have you all for myself for 2 days.
But...
But I was scared...
that you may never wake up.
Did I say something wrong?
You're not God.
Something won't happen because you said so.
You're great. Look.
The paper says that you were attacked by 6 thugs...
and shot them all to death!
"Supercop"?
What a good name.
You're better than Bruce Lee!
Gold.
It's fine. I'll go out with Pearl. You have a nice chat with your friends.
Let's go.
Thank you very much.
Gale. Thank you for saving me that night.
It's you who saved me,.
Few women are good marksmen.
Rose was once in the army.
By the way, who were those guys?
They were sent by Congee, a kingpin.
Lak will talk to them about this.
We'll make them pay you handsomely.
It's not much.
No, thank you.
I'm a cop. I should've done that.
I want to be your friend. Let's say it is a friend's gift.
Just take it. Even out of courtesy.
Fine.
Thank you.
You look great today,
Tomorrow is the birthday of Lak's wife. Gale must leave hospital.
I'm gonna make Congee pay for this big time!
Alright.
Shanghai gal. Hurry up.
Coming.
Why do you show so much cleavage?
Aren't we going to a banquet?
Don't I look pretty?
But you don't need to be a flasher.
Tonight is very important to me.
Lak never invited me to his home.
Maybe I will be promoted...
That's why I have to dress up too.
Wear something to cover your breasts.
With what?
Adhesive tape... whatever.
Use this.
You're crazy. Leave me alone.
Stop wriggling. Behave yourself!
How are you?
I thought I had seen you at the restaurant that day,
But I didn't call you.
You know.
Talk to you later.
Sure...
Who is he?
How do I know?
But you've been talking with him for such a long time?
I've been here for an hour, but nobody approaches me.
Talking to him is better than standing here like a dumbbell.
Hi! Kong...
It's good to see you, I was bored to death.
Unicorn, you're here too!
I know no one, so I've stood here for a whole hour.
Have you congratulated Lak's wife?
I'm still looking for Lak.
Fai.
What's up. Kong?
Where's Lak?
Having a meeting inside.
It's his wife's birthday.
Uncle Ball has come.
Everybody's here.
Let's put our cards on the table...
Bull shit!
I never send anyone to kill the bitch.
Could she still be alive if I give the order to kill her?
But I was seriously injured.
I give you my word I have nothing to do with that!
I did not do anything!
I don't know whether you did it or not and I don't care.
Starting next month. Rose joins us.
Lak, this is against the rules.
It's been years that we 4 bosses owned the territory, And now...
That's not fair.
As you say, it has been years. Even cops need a pay rise, right?
Well...
Lak. you have a problem with Congee. not us,
Why should our interests be affected?
Take away his cut, not ours.
Shut up. Limp!
That bloody bitch!
Let me tell you.
There can only be 4 bosses!
Only 4! I won't tolerate another boss.
You are right.
Fine. From now on, Old Man.
Limp, Fatty...
and Rose are the 4 bosses. Congee, you are out!
Screw you!
No one can kick me out!
If I am out, no one will be safe...
Who do you think you are!
The meeting's over. Let's go to eat.
Lak, the meeting's over?
Yes.
Unicorn is here and wanna see you.
Did I invite Unicorn?
You did. I gave you the list of guests the other day. His name is on the list.
I even asked you ifwe should invite Unicorn. You said "as you like".
So he is here now.
You are a fool!
I'll puke every time I see him.
Well, since he's here, I won't kick him out of this big occasion.
Fai, 2 more seats.
Damn! Too many guests.
Where should they sit?
Ladies and gentlemen...
Happy birthday to Lak's wife!
May you stay young...
forever and ever!
Yeah!
Cheers! Happy birthday!
What's up?
Bastard. He has humiliated me...
I won't forget this.
Don't gamble too much. okay?
What?
I lose money because you bring me bad luck! Bitch!
What are you talking about?
You bring me bad luck. Got it?
You're such a bag of shit!
You bitch, you...
Lunatic!
Did you drive here?
I heard you have 9 wives. Why don't you bring them?
What for?
Lak's wife hates them.
I never take them to occasions like this.
I see.
Wanna to take a ride with me?
You take me to such a deserted place...
You wanna rape me?
What do you think?
Smell it and you're gonna go unconscious. Then I can do what I want...
It's lovely.
You like it?
You've spent all the money I gave you on this.
Then you don't owe me any favor. right?
Maybe.
You have 9 wives, but you still don't understand women,
Yes, I have 9 wives, but to be frank with you...
I've never been in love.
What a pity.
Come on, Try it.
First, to court, then to propose, and then engage, marry and divorce.
Now I propose to you?
You had never been in love, so let you try propose to someone as a change.
OK.
Why take me to my home but not yours?
Gale. everyone knows we're together.
But you have 9 wives.
I'm the tenth.
I can't bear this.
So what do you want me to do?
I've made an appointment with all your wives.
Wait for me here.
Those bitches are difficult to deal with.
Take care.
I'll be back very soon.
Sisters. That bitch has arrived.
Get ready.
Hey.
You're such a coward.
What're you mumbling about?
Where's your weapon?
You stupid ass!
This cannot hurt anybody!
It hurts.
Take this.
Get the kitchen knife.
No... I won't.
You are simply useless!
Get the kitchen knife.
When I yell. you come out, OK?
Don't stand there. Open the door.
Should I open the door first and then get the kitchen knife?
Or get the kitchen knife first and then open the door?
My goodness!
Go back to the kitchen now!
You bitch. you come here all by yourself?
You really have guts.
Why should I be afraid of you people?
Everyone's here.
Look at you. You look like shit.
You think you are one hell of a lady?
I am Apple, I joined the gangs when I was 19.
No one dares to mess with me.
I know. You were a whore at 19,
a stripper at 20,
Your ex-boyfriend is a pimp.
You're still giving him money now.
Stop this bullshit!
I tell you what...
Tonight, if you don't kowtow...
to all of us.
You can never be part of this family.
Come on! Girls! Let us show her who we are...
Here is a bottle of sulphuric acid.
Don't make me use it!
Let me tell you what I will do...
I've bought 9 diamond chains, one for each of you.
If you are willing to make peace,
and call me big sister, then I'll give them to you.
Stop daydreaming!
I'm gonna tell you frankly. I won't marry Gale.
As long as you stay friendly with me.
I'll give everyone a big gift on her birthday and during festivals...
If you choose to oppose me.
you'll be like her.
Either drink the whole bottle...
or I'll wash your hairs with it,
OK... Let's make peace, shall we?
What do you suggest?
Big Sister, let go of Apple.
She's not a bad person.
And she was the mother of Gale's son.
I... I'll kowtow to you.
I'm kowtowing. Please let her go.
All of you, learn from her.
Now you know who the good Samaritan is.
Who am I?
Come on,
Each of you takes one.
Hey, you...
I know you're different from them.
You do love Gale.
If anybody bullies you, just tell me.
I will always be there for you.
No, they didn't bully me.
What happened?
We had fun with Big Sister.
She must take the blame herself.
So you'll be good friends from now on, right?
I'm gonna send her to hospital first.
Lak. Yes?
I've heard that Brit is a snob.
My dog is like that too.
My dog bites everybody except me,
Why?
I raise him.
Have you made the necessary arrangements?
The Brits will get them done.
They are here.
Gentlemen, let me introduce our new Commissioner,
Colonel Charles Sutcliffe.
Who is he?
The Chinese Chief Inspector. Mr. Lak Chui.
Hi! Welcome!
Do you smoke?
You bloody fool!
Why do you have to humiliate him in front of everybody?
So what?
London sends him to keep an eye on me and Godber.
Does he take money or not?
I can't ask him now.
Is there a cat which doesn't eat fish?
Before I was Sergeant Major, there were no system, no rules.
Every policeman takes protection money.
On every street there are numerous narcotics dens, gambling houses and brothels,
They fought among themselves and crime rate was incredibly high.
Since I knew Gold.
we laid down the rules.
Now there is a system.
Our heads take 30%, we the detectives 20%,
the others share the rest.
We limit the number of gambling houses and brothels for every street.
Their business flourished.
Every one had a better life. No more turf wars.
Crime rate dropped to a historic low.
I don't believe this Sutcliffe dares to break the rules.
All hell is gonna break loose. Chaos everywhere,
see how he can handle that!
Wrong! You are utterly wrong!
Their way of thinking is totally different,
What you said is right, Lak.
But nobody likes to lose face.
You insulted him in public.
He lost face even if he can be bought!
He lost face?
I'll give him another face made out of cash!
Tomorrow, tell him to come here and take as much money as he wants,
Let's see if he still minds losing face!
Even if he doesn't take money.
I'll ask those UK MPs I have in my pocket to impeach him...
and send him back to London.
Money can settle everything.
I can make him kowtow to me!
Enough said!
You are insane!
Lak's arrogance...
infuriated those in power in London.
Upon receiving the report of Sutcliffe.
on 15 February 1974,
the Governor of Hong Kong established the ICAC, Independent Commission Against Corruption.
With Sir Jack Cater as the founding Commissioner...
who reported directly to the Governor Sir Murray MacLehose.
Such a good salary.
Thousands of dollars per month.
An ordinary policeman earns a few hundred dollars a month only,
Right.
Wanna apply?
Good idea.
This is the first chair in the ICAC.
And you, you are our first investigators.
My name is Yim. I am your commander.
Good morning, Sir!
You should respect me.
But you should also respect yourselves.
In your line of work you will come across temptations, threats, assaults...
and all kinds of shit from the bad guys.
All of you must not give up.
You can expect being called names and...
attacked without mercy.
Your family members may persuade you to leave the ICAC,
because this assignment is extremely serious.
You will be isolated.
But I can tell you now.
We're not just getting rid of the corrupt cops.
We're launching a revolution.
We must overthrow the huge...
deep-rooted empire of corruption.
We may not have a well furnished office yet.
But we have determination and the will to win.
It will be a long fight.
We have to be prepared that there will be setbacks.
But one day.
ICAC...
will be respected by all Hong Kong people.
I'm gonna nail their asses! Sir!
The Winner is New Wave. 2nd place, Landlord.
3rd place, Dragon. 4th place, Winning Streak.
How can a sure-winner come in 4th?
Every good citizen should report any activities concerning corruption.
Every report is kept confidential.
Please call 266366 to report corruption.
ICAC?
Go get the corrupt jockeys.
Deal the cards!
Deal!
Unicorn. Please wait for our boss.
We need his approval.
Then you get your boss out here.
Go get him! You want me to shoot you?
Ok. I'll go.
Boss.
Has Gold come?
Not yet. but Unicorn wants more money.
I've paid him already. What's the matterwith him?
He keeps losing.
He puts his gun on the table and sells it for 10 grand...
Bastard!
Fuck!
What makes you so angry?
Gold, that bastard Unicorn...
puts the gun on the table again!
He is a worthless piece of shit...
but listen to me...
Don't fuck up people...
especially those who are one of us.
He is my friend.
How are you?
Bastard. You are always late...
Just a coincidence. Come on, get up...
Why beat him so badly?
Have a cigarette.
Lend me one grand.
You know my wife never lets me have that much pocket money,
OK. then HK$200... you have HK$200.
Well, I only have HK$20 in my pocket.
I only have this much, Okay?
You're a joke.
That's all I got.
Are you okay?
Take this gun.
Take care.
Be careful.
What're you looking at?
What're you eating?
Why don't you go?
Give me fried dough sticks and a bowl of congee with pig blood,
Okay....
That son of a bitch, Gold!
I'll remember you.
Your congee.
It's over. Internal injury...
It's all over.
Hey, you...
Come over here.
What's up. sir?
The pig blood looks raw.
Sir, there is no blood when I took this congee to you,
What? You mean I frame you by...
coughing up all these blood?
I didn't say it.
I'm gonna shut your place down.
No! Please, don't, sir.
I'll give you another bowl, okay?
Move your shop somewhere else.
Please don't, sir.
I'll give you money, okay?
You think I really spitted blood?
How about HK$500?
500?
I earn less than a hundred a day.
Alright, You are pathetic. Give me the money.
Go,
Go to hell!
Shit! Shanghai gal is having an affair!
What a pretty car!
What's up?
Son of a bitch! You fuck my wife...
You can't beat him!
Why can't I?
I'll extort him for a million!
A million! Do you dare?
It's him?
Don't you know it is a felony attacking your boss?
But you...you and she...
NO! You got it wrong- you kicked open my door.
pushed this woman on my bed and framed me.
You...how could you...
OK...I'll let it go, I saw nothing,
Go get changed...let's go.
Have some tea!
We're leaving.
You two?
2?
Tea?
No, I...
I'll have some tea.
The ICAC guys are crazy.
Following us every day and night.
Detective Kong is disturbed.
Get some thugs to do something for me.
Gold. go ahead tell me.
Rest Without Peace
Doctor, how long does it take for him to return to normal?
He has a nervous breakdown.
He should rest for 6 months to 1 year.
Thank you.
Sir...
I quit.
Why?
I can't stand it.
I have a poodle named Babe.
It's with me for many years.
I clean him and play with him every day.
And I love him.
I've been busy lately and my mom took him out one day.
someone grabbed him and got away.
At night a box came.
I opened it...
It's Babe...
Do you know...
that he was totally fried.
(Next Turn: Your Mother)
Honey...
What's up?
Dad, I'm scared.
What are you scared of?
What a breezy apartment!
So it's you, Inspector Yim from the ICAC.
What do you want?
Nothing. I walked down this street.
and saw that your home look a bit awkward.
Thank you!
Yes, have you called the police?
We are the police.
Oh! Yes!
Do help me.
Sure, I'll help you when I have time.
Don't be rude.
Some day it will be your turn!
Let's go! We're not scared...
Let's go...
Gale. see when he has time, I do love to play a football match with him.
Sir.
You've time to go fishing here?
What else can I do?
Got any big fish?
Not even a little shrimp.
You're too big a talent to spend your time fishing.
Excuse me, but who are you?
I am Yim, with the ICAC.
ICAC...
Why me?
Why do you go after me?
I'm not here to get you.
I want you to help us.
To be honest.
I am the black sheep...
in the police force.
How can I help you?
It is because you are a corrupt cop that I need your help.
Are you serious?
I am dead serious.
All my fellow workmates are fresh graduates from the university.
They're too innocent.
They are scared stiff by the crooks.
They never expect the enemies to be so vile.
I need someone to teach them how to be as vile as their enemies.
Hey, I'm a cop too.
Yes, I'm corrupted, but I'm still a cop.
You want me to work for the ICAC? You want me to betray my fella?
Well, how much can you pay me?
I'm not earning big paychecks, but I have other "fringe benefits".
I earn more than you.
We cannot offer you a higher salary.
But we can give you one thing that they can't give you.
ICAC can give you...
What is the big deal?
The dignity a man should have.
I know you had antagonized Lak,
that is why you're demoted.
They did not like you, right?
I can't blame anyone.
I am a degenerate gambler and an alcoholic...
Kick those bad habits, and join the ICAC...
That is the only way you can hold your head high again.
I can't.
I can't. They will murder me...
What difference does it make? You may as well be dead now.
The thugs feared you when you were a cop.
Do they fear you now?
Now you are a nobody.
why not do something big with me?
OK. Let me think about it.
What a big fish!
I've been fishing here for months but I never catch a fish that big.
Will you listen to me then?
You'll get a big fish if you have patience.
I'll meet you in the ICAC Headquarters tomorrow at 9.
No!
9 am is too early. I can't get up that early.
10 am then.
I feel strong in the setting sun.
Needn't fearthe dark after sunset.
Tomorrow is another day.
Let us help and encourage each other.
Then we fear no one...
How much horse power does your heating system have?
This is central air conditioning,
Add one more air conditioner.
What's the power of this light bulb?
40 watts,
Replace it with a 700 watts light bulb. I want 2 of them.
But there are no light bulbs of 700 watts.
What's this?
Coffee, sir.
For you or the suspects?
Can anyone answer me?
I don't drink coffee, sir.
Go buy all kinds of coffee beans available.
Listen. All different kinds of coffee beans.
No matter how they taste like.
Damn...
Such awful coffee!
Smells like cat shit! Who bought it?
It's me, sir.
Sorry. Strictly speaking, this is for seeding my flowers.
Bingo! This is the kind of coffee that I want.
Buy up all you can find right away.
Yes, Sir.
Son of a bitch. Why wake me up at midnight?
Stop it! I have given you all the money you need...
Who's ringing the bell? Son of a bitch!
Leave it. The maid will open the door.
Who's it?
Master. someone's looking for you.
Who? Son of a bitch.
He said he's from the ICAC.
Fuck you! What do you come here for?
We're from the ICAC.
I want you, Mr. Chu. to assist in our investigation.
Unicorn?
You've joined the ICAC?
Mr. Chu, you have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say can and will be used...
against you in the court of law.
Sir...
That's fine.
Help me also...
Shit!
Why is it so cold here?
It's wet. Hand me a towel.
Sorry, we don't have any towels.
I only have 2 paper napkins.
Please wait. So...
He's shivering.
Sure,
Last evening I used a thermometer to measure the temperature of the room. 12 degrees Celsius.
What should we do now?
Wait a bit longer.
Come on--interrogate me, I demand to see your boss.
He's tidying things up. Please wait for a while.
Don't leave me!
Turn off the air-con. It's cold.
Our air-con is set at this temperature. There is nothing I can do.
Drink some coffee and you'll feel warmer.
I know nothing...
Let me sleep for a while.
Are you the "collector"? Do you work for Lak?
Do you collect all the protection money?
Collect from...
gambling houses. narcotics distribution centers...
and brothels?
You'd better kill me,
ICAC officers don't kill people.
Do you distribute the protection money by...
the ratio of 3-2-1, 0.5, 3.5,
to every policeman in Hong Kong?
Let me sleep for a while, please...
We will let you sleep once you answer all my questions.
Let me tell you, We already arrested Limp last night.
He will confess everything even if you keep your mouth shut.
You liar!
Limp has fucking moles in every precinct!
He will be the first to know once a warrant is issued.
The Marine Police arrested him last night, took him...
to Headquarters, where he was interrogated by the Chief Sutcliffe himself.
No one knows anything before the arrest.
Mr. Henderson.
ICAC.
This is our warrant.
We're with the ICAC.
Mr. Lak Chui, please assist in our investigation.
Mr. Lak Chui. please clean your ass...
and come with us to Hutchinson House.
Waiter...
2 bottles of beer.
Gale. why do you drink so much today?
I'm in a bad mood.
You're a nice guy. Don't worry.
God will take care of you.
They've arrested Lak today.
I've heard about it.
Sooner or later, they're gonna come and get me.
Unicorn worked for them.
That bastard knows all about the syndicate.
They will come and get me.
Gale, leave.
Once I leave this place, I may never be able to come again,
Have you transferred all your money overseas?
Apple's handling it,
How can you trust Apple?
She's my wife.
With such a large amount of money. your right hand cannot trust your left hand.
Why don't you leave with me?
I'm gonna leave in a couple of days.
Why didn't you tell me earlier?
I never think of leaving with you.
Let's split up.
Why?
You don't... want me to be with you?
Honestly, I don't.
Have I done something wrong?
I can change,
You...
You've fallen in love with the wrong woman.
I stayed with you...
because I need your protection.
Lak is not trustworthy, And he is too bad-tempered,
I can't stand him,
neither the Brits.
You're kind-hearted and popular.
As long as I'm with you, no one is gonna fuck with me.
That's why I've stayed with you all these years.
Remember how I was attacked in this restaurant...
It was a setup.
I hired those thugs to attack me...
and put the blame on Congee.
So I have been a fool all along.
You're a good man. Gale.
I don't want to lie to you.
I never regret being your woman.
but I don't love you,
I don't wanna lie to you for the rest of our life,
Hope you'll have a good life.
Gale. where're you going?
Leave me alone! Go away!
Rose...
Rose, why did you lie to me?
Why me?
Good Heavens!
Are you all right?
Why am I here?
Rose called me.
She said you were drunk in the restaurant, I took you back home.
Never mention that woman's name again.
She's a nice person.
I tell you not to mention her name ever again!
Mom, dad scolded you...
No, Dad's joking.
I want to have fun with Dad too.
Sure,
Come on, Pearl.
Come here.
You're a big girl now.
Let's go to sleep together, shall we?
Eyes closed? Are you asleep?
This is the first time I sleep with you and our daughter.
You've spent the night in this house only twice.
Ain't I great? I spent 2 nights here and have a daughter.
She'll hear it.
Dad has come twice...
and has a daughter. WOW!
Aren't you asleep?
Honey...
Will you come with me if I have to leave?
I shall always follow my husband,
wherever he goes.
But all these years I've spent only 2 nights with you...
You're still willing to follow me?
Let bygones be bygones.
I know you've been busy all the time.
Well,
I'll swear that for the rest of my life.
I will stay with you.
What's the matter?
I'm so happy!
Me too.
Really happy.
Hello?
Gale. it's for you.
Who the heck knows I am here?
Who is it?
How about that?
I call your 9 wives but you're with the 10th.
What's up?
Lak is out and wants to meet us.
Where?
At the football field.
Damn!
It's yours!
Take a rest... stop it!
I'm resting... get lost!
Is somebody watching us?
Sure,
Some guy is taking photos right there.
The couple at the back too.
Unicorn is a fucking rat!
I'm gonna fuck him good!
I've got news that London means business this time.
They wanna gonna hang us.
Also, Godber has already gone overseas.
Those bastards are after us!
I must teach them a lesson, or I am not Lak!
Lak.
There is no point talking about it now. How about...
compromising the ICAC?
Are you sick?
Compromise them?
How?
I wish to kick them all to hell!
No way. Lak. Henry said that...
London means business.
Hong Kong is still under British rule.
They can take away our power any time.
Let's call it a day. Lak.
Who do you think you are?
You don't take orders from me any more?
I tell you, I want them both go to hell tonight!
What're you watching?
Come on- let's play ball.
Kick off...
You better take care!
Why are you so happy? Yes.
Be on time tomorrow.
Cheers.
Cheers!
Chief. I must dedicate this toast to you,
Thank you for turning us kids...
into adults within these months.
Thank you. Chief!
You guys gotta drink up.
Bottoms up,
Yeah... Alright...
Bottoms up.
Great!
I'm going to say something.
Wait... Listen to me.
Don't talk dirty.
No, I won't...
I only want to say one thing about...
our chief,
What is that? That's...
He's a jolly good fellow!
Yeah! The Chief is a jolly good fellow!
Cheers. Chief.
I've got paid.
So early? It's only the 12th.
I've finally got my self esteem back.
Come on!
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Everybody! Listen up.
Although we have arrested and charged...
many gangsters and cops who take their bribes,
it'll be a long time before...
they'll be put behind bars.
We must stay focused and determined.
Right?
Right!
There is an operation tomorrow.
Let's go home and rest after this drink.
What a drunk!
See you. Chief.
See you. Go home and get some rest.
Hey... where're you going?
I'll give you a lift. My car is right over there.
Thanks but I'll go by myself...
I am okay.
You sure you don't want me to drive you?
No.
Goodbye, Chief, Go home. Don't linger around.
You think you're Jesus?
Then I'm your mother Mary.
Hail Mary, go home.
Are you okay. Chief?
Yes, sure...
Something is wrong...
Which way should I go?
Sir...
Call the ambulance!
Chief...
Open the door, Chief.
Open the goddamn door.
Open the door and let us in.
What's happened?
Sir, he has locked himself up.
Tang, this is Thomas, open the door.
Get lost! He doesn't deserve to die!
I'm also sorry about the incident.
But you shouldn't lock yourself up,
Open the door! NOW!
Go away! They fucking kill me if I open the door!
Sir...
You're suspended from duties!
No, Sir...
No... don't say a goddamn word!
Chief Tang lost his mind after the death of Yim...
and was suspended from duties.
But our morale is still high.
But then something unpredictable happened...
Chief Tang got a phone call at home.
Hello?
Hon, it's me.
That bastard beat me up.
I miss you, hon.
2 weeks later, we made remarkable progress.
Henry's willing to be the prosecution witness.
Now Henry's become a prosecution witness. What can we do?
Don't think I'm a fool.
I'm going overseas tonight.
You both come with me.
I don't want anyone to stay behind and become prosecution witnesses.
I'm not prepared, though.
Your money's all transferred overseas,
Yes...
What else do you need? With money, you can start a new life.
How about your wife?
She's gone overseas with my kids this afternoon.
I don't want others to know where I'm going.
So...
So let's go.
I'll go home to pack and leave some money for my kids,
Where do we board tonight?
Sam Mun Tsai.
See you tonight.
See you.
Gale.
Don't think about staying here. You have no option.
You'd be killed.
I'll go home and pack up.
Just take a few things.
My dear husband, it's time to part, I've taken our son with me.
Please don't blame me and take care of yourself. Goodbye.
Damn it!
Goddamn it!
I thought it only happened in the movies...
Take the money and run...
It really happens to me.
Good Heavens...
What have I done wrong?
Why do they all betray me?
All of my wives...
all left me.
Why does fate play such a sick joke upon me?
I burnt incense sticks and paid respect to the heavens.
I don't deserve this!
Gale.
Oh! It is you...
You're still here? You have not left me.
I won't leave you.
I'm scared.
I think everyone has forsaken me.
I'm so scared.
Don't be scared.
No matterwhat happens...
I will never leave you,
How do you know I'm here?
Apple called me up and asked me to take care of you.
Then I know something happens.
She took away all my money...
now I've got nothing left,
Lak asked me to leave with him tonight...
It's okay...I have some money.
I do.
You have money?
I've been with you for 10 years,
You gave me HK$3,000 every month. I saved up HK$2,500 each time.
I've got 300 grand here. Take it.
Honey...
Gale. this money is yours.
I'm just saving it up for you.
What will you do then?
I can still work...
and bring up our little girl. Don't you worry.
So long as you don't forget us.
Then I'm happy.
I have not treated you well.
I even forgot your name.
My name is May.
I am May.
May.
Why are you so good to me?
Because I love you.
From day one...
I've been loving you.
I just... don't have the chance to tell you.
How stupid I am.
I've neglected the woman who loves me most.
I will return to get you and our daughter.
Lak, the boat has arrived.
Damn, Where's Gale? Why hasn't he arrived yet?
Has he defected to the ICAC?
He is not that kind of person...
Let me go over there and...
tell the boat to come nearer.
Shit! Why did it have to happen now?
What can I do?
Gale...
Hurry up. The boat is here!
Do the heavens tell me to stay behind?
Gale. you're very late!
The boat's arrived. Let's go.
Gold...
What? Lak's waiting. He is very impatient...
Let's go...
Here he comes...
Lak, here he comes.
Fuck you!
You asshole! How come you are late?
Why don't you listen to me and come on time?
That is all you've got?
How can you survive with this little bit of money?
My 9 wives took all my money. This is all I've got.
Idiota! Betrayed by women,
Quick!
Yes, Lak, I'm a moron...
All these years you're the one who promoted me. Without you, I am nobody.
I myself don't deserve to have so much money.
The heavens took them away from me. I have no complaints.
But I don't want to lose the small amount of money I have.
Are you nuts? What're you talking about?
I come to thank you for adopting me as your protege.
I've made up my mind, I'm not gonna go with you.
Please let me stay behind. Lak.
You wanna be a traitor?
I would never sell you out. Never!
I'll only confess my own crimes.
I'm gonna go to jail for a few years and start over.
Please let me stay.
Let you stay?
What about me?
Easy...
Fuck off!
Don't force me... Lak! Don't!
All these years. you treat me like a running dog.
I did not complain.
You've dumped all your mistresses on me and I took them all to be my wives.
Now let me keep my only hope...
Will you?
Put down your gun!
Okay...
Stay calm... or we're both gonna die!
Calm down... OK...we are buddies.
Let's talk.
Yes... you wanna talk?
You're pointing the gun at me?
Bastard...
I'm gonna shoot you right here, right now!
Don't! If you shoot him...
We won't get pass the Marine Police before we reach the high seas,
Fai, call someone to come here...
dig a hole and bury him!
What?
What do you mean "what"?
Go!
You hear me? Go!
Hey! Come over here!
Hey! Lots of money here.
A few hundred thousand.
You prick!
Help...
I was shot...
Where's your gun?
No? You don't carry your gun with you?
Fuck you!
Gale...
Please let me go...
Don't kill me...
It is I who promoted you...
I promise I'll never come back once I have gone overseas...
I won't hurt you, Let me go.
I won't hurt you...
Don't kill me. Let me go...
Gale...
Thank you... thank you Gale...
Gold? It's you?
What're you doing here?
I wondered who comes for me. It is you. Goat!
I... I came out for a walk...
got mugged, and shot.
Call the ambulance to take me to hospital.
But a warrant has been issued for your arrest.
What? Who dares to arrest me? Morons.
Excuse me, then.
Guys, fucking cuff him.
Wait wait wait...wait.
I helped your nephew last time.
I remember.
My wife's sister slept with some man and gave birth to that bastard,
What a coincidence!
It is that bastard who issues the warrant.
But you owe me a favor.
Well then. Gold.
How about I owe you 2 favors?
T ake him back!
Detective Chan. everyone says you're a nice man among corrupt crooks,
You've done the least evil.
But why don't you be the prosecution witness?
If you give evidence against them.
you can get out of jail in a year or 2.
I will only admit...
my own crimes.
But I won't give evidence against anyone.
All the corrupt policemen...
were arrested by the ICAC one by one.
Apart from Godber, Lak and Kong.
Henry and others were all busted.
Everyone panicked.
because then over 90% of policemen took bribes...
or failed to report corruption.
If the law was strictly enforced, almost every policeman would have to go to jail.
Finally, a mass protest took place.
A swarm of policemen stormed the ICAC headquarters in Hutchison House.
On that night. some protesters...
made a hazardous and irrational suggestion that...
the Police Force should go on strike for 72 hours.
during which they would refuse to maintain law and order.
They even set fire to the ICAC branches. and surrounded the Government House.
In such an emergency. the Governor Sir MacLehose...
requested London to declare a partial amnesty...
for all minor corruptions committed...
before January 1st, 1977.
All corruptions committed after that day would be prosecuted.
The unrest was finally over...
so was the Empire of corruption.
I was sent to jail for 4 years, but I was quite contented about that.
Gold was sentenced to 5 years in jail.
He likes to dance on the playground.
Henry became the prosecution witness and was jailed for 10 months.
As he's a Brit. he can eat steaks in jail.
Beef steaks today, pal?
Harder than a rock!
I have curry chicken.
Let's exchange.
After 10 months, Henry was released from jail and went on a trip.
Dad...
3 and a half years later, I was released on parole...
for good behavior. and lived...
with my 4th wife for the rest of my life.
Pearl.
Subtitles: Arigon
After I got out of jail. I couldn't say there's no more corruption in Hong Kong.
but at least not as rampant as in the 1950 and 1960s,
The empire of corruption was crushed and gone forever,