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On the Run

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On the Run is a 1988 Hong Kong action thriller directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting and produced by Sammo Hung. The narrative follows an innocent flute player who becomes entangled in a violent conflict between the police, the CIA, and a female assassin targeting the Vietnamese triad. The film stars Yuen Biao alongside Pat Ha Man-chi, featuring a combination of martial arts choreography and gunplay characteristic of Hong Kong cinema of the era. It caters to audiences familiar with late-1980s Asian action films.

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Who directed On the Run?

On the Run was directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting. The 1988 Hong Kong action thriller was produced by Sammo Hung.

What is the plot of On the Run?

An innocent flute player becomes caught in a violent conflict involving the police, the CIA, and a female assassin. The story is tied to a plot targeting the Vietnamese criminal underworld.

What kind of film is On the Run?

It is a Hong Kong action thriller combining police danger, espionage, and assassination. Its 1988 production places it in the energetic action-film cycle of late-1980s Hong Kong cinema.

Who produced the 1988 film On the Run?

Sammo Hung produced the film. Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting directed it and helped shape its mix of crime intrigue and action set pieces.

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