Apple TVCity on Fire (1987)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
City on Fire explores the moral ambiguity and psychological toll of an undercover police officer, focusing on individual tragedy and the blurred lines between duty and criminality rather than advocating for specific political solutions or critiques. The film's core subject matter and its lack of a clear ideological solution contribute to its neutral political stance.
This Hong Kong crime thriller features a cast that is traditional for its setting, primarily consisting of East Asian actors, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of roles typically associated with other ethnicities. The narrative focuses on genre conventions and does not critically portray traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
City on Fire is a crime thriller focused on an undercover police operation, and its narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot and character development are centered on heterosexual relationships and the dynamics of criminal underworlds.
The film primarily focuses on male characters involved in crime and police work, featuring extensive gunfights and dramatic confrontations. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
City on Fire (1987) is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps from established canon.
City on Fire (1987) is an original film, not an adaptation of prior source material or a depiction of historical figures. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
8.8
N/A
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