To Be Number One (1991)

Name: To Be Number One
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1991
Duration: 136 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Ray Lui, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Cecilia Yip Tung, Amy Yip Chi-Mei, Waise Lee Chi-Hung

2h 16m Hong Kong

Crime Drama

Plot

Ho, a Chinese peasant and laborer, seeks a better life by escaping to Hong Kong. Once there, he navigates the treacherous underbelly of the city, rising through the ranks to establish himself as a formidable gang leader. His transformation from a downtrodden worker to a powerful figure in the criminal world reflects a relentless pursuit of power and respect. As he grapples with the consequences of his newfound status, Ho’s journey highlights the complexities of ambition and survival in a ruthless environment, making him both feared and respected among his peers.

Cast

Ray Lui Kent Cheng Jak-Si Cecilia Yip Tung Amy Yip Chi-Mei Waise Lee Chi-Hung Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah Frankie Chan Chi-Leung Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong Tommy Wong Kenneth Tsang Lo Lieh Richard Ng Man-Tat Lau Shun Lau Kong Lily Ng Lai-Chu