Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- violent
- propulsive
- paranoid
- action movie night
- hong kong cinema marathon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chun-Yau uncovers evidence that Tai and potentially other officers are affiliated with drug traffickers.
The film is identified as a martial arts film and uses Hong Kong action choreography alongside police shootouts.
Hung seeks revenge after the drug raid, kills Inspector Sau, and prompts escalating attempts to eliminate witnesses and officers.
Chun-Yau trails and videotapes Tai's movements to investigate the overheard conversation and suspected police involvement.
Films like Tiger Cage, and why
Yes, Madam!
hong kong police corruption, hard-edged action, and martial arts choreography
City on Fire
violent undercover crime thriller driven by compromised police officers and kinetic set pieces
Above the Law
late-1980s hong kong action, police conspiracy, and escalating shootouts
Movie Details
- Director
- Yuen Woo-ping
- Release Date
- 1988-07-28
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (56)
Cast
- Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
- Carol Cheng
- Simon Yam
- Donnie Yen
- Irene Wan
- Bryan Leung
- Richard Ng Man-Tat
- Vincent Lyn
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei
- Yuen Shun-Yi
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tiger Cage about?
- A grieving Hong Kong police officer uncovers a drug conspiracy inside his own department while surviving a ruthless campaign of retaliation.
- What is Tiger Cage like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tiger Cage as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Tiger Cage violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Tiger Cage as graphic.
- Which films are like Tiger Cage?
- Films with a similar feel include Yes, Madam!, City on Fire, and Above the Law.
- How long is Tiger Cage?
- Tiger Cage runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tiger Cage?
- In United States, Tiger Cage is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
