Jail in Burning Island(1997)
A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.
Movie: Jail in Burning Island
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lin
Yeung Chung
Wen
Prison Warden Goo
Yoong
Uncle Da
Brother Pao
Captain Du
Mentally Challenged Inmate
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A young police officer "makes a mess" of a police operation, shoots a man in self-defense, and ends up in prison. There he learns that the world isn't black and white, but has many shades of gray, and makes new friends and enemies.
Release Date
1997-04-25
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5.5
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