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Royal Warriors (1986)

“She's the last line of defense. And it's a line you don't want to cross.”

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Plot

In the dynamic world of Hong Kong policing, Michelle Yip is a paradox - a Kung Fu virtuoso cloaked in a demeanor of mild mannerism. In the parallel universe of air security, Michael Wong is a charismatic charmer, perpetually in high spirits and harboring a not-so-secret crush on Yip. Then there's Yamamoto, the stoic, ex-Tokyo cop who's traded his badge for a tranquil life with his family. Their lives intertwine when they unmask a hijacking plot aboard a Tokyo-to-Hong Kong flight carrying a notorious mob prisoner. The botched attempt leads to the mobster and his would-be savior meeting their fate, triggering a chain reaction of vengeance from their blood-sworn brothers. Suddenly, our trio of unlikely allies find themselves in the crosshairs of a deadly vendetta. As the story unravels, the cityscape becomes a chaotic tableau, painted with high-speed chases, exploding cars, the ruins of a once-thriving nightclub and the tragic remnants of innocent lives caught in the crossfire. The climax crescendos with a spectacular suicide and a flying coffin, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats in this gripping tale of justice, friendship, and relentless pursuit of truth.

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Royal Warriors is an action movie featuring Michelle Yeoh and directed by David Chung.

Royal Warriors is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.