Righting Wrongs (1986): Cast & Plot
Righting Wrongs is a 1986 drama thriller starring Yuen Biao as Jason Chan / Hsai Ling-Cheng, Cynthia Rothrock and Terrence Howard. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Bo Ho Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Righting Wrongs About?
The premise of Righting Wrongs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hong Kong lawyer Jason Chan grows frustrated that the legal system shields criminals, so after a key witness and his entire family are killed, he becomes a vigilante, delivering his own brand of justice. Hotshot detective Cindy Si is assigned to the case, and their clash spirals into a deadly confrontation where only a few will survive.
Righting Wrongs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female police officer
- dead female police officer
- police officer
- low budget
- murder of a female police officer
- lawyer
- female warrior
- death of family
- murder of a family
- vigilante
- vigilantism
- vigilante justice
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- justice
- hong kong
- electronic music score
- 1980s
- neo noir
- magnum handgun
- judge
- stabbed in the head
- stylized violence
- car chase
- exploding car
- shot in the chest
- shot in the leg
- shot to death
- massacre
- drive by shooting
- uzi
- sunglasses
- driving in reverse
- sniper
- sniper rifle
- car stunt
- car accident
- overturning car
- detonator
- exploding building
- product placement
- mercilessness
- mixed martial arts
- anti hero
- one man army
- foot chase
- warrior
- police chase
- skyscraper
- gambling
- one against many
- policewoman
Righting Wrongs Cast & Characters
Yuen Biao leads the cast as Jason Chan / Hsai Ling-Cheng, with Cynthia Rothrock as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si and Terrence Howard as Defense Attorney.
- Yuen Biao as Jason Chan / Hsai Ling-Cheng
- Cynthia Rothrock as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si
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Terrence Howard as Defense Attorney - Wu Ma as Joe Doh's Father
Also Starring in Righting Wrongs
· 39 more- Corey Yuen Kwai Bad Egg / Joe Doh
- Tai Bo Yellow Shirt Policeman
- Hsu Hsia Mr. Leung
- Paul Chung Fat Red Porsche Cop
- Lau Siu-Ming Sammy's Grandfather
- James Tien Chun Johnny Kwong / Chou Ting-kuang
- Melvin Wong Gam-Sam Supt. Wong Jing-wai
- Chin Yuet-Sang Buffalo
- Ka Lee Policeman with Doh on Stakeout
- Tsang Choh-Lam
- Paul Chang Chung Four Eyes Bill
- Louis Fan Siu-Wong Sammy (The Boy) / Yu Chi-man
- King Lee King-Chu Policeman at Mahjong Den
- Peter Lai Bei-Dak Mahjong Player
- Roy Chiao Judge
- Mak Wai-Cheung
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- Yuen Miu
- Lam Foo-Wai
- Fruit Chan
- Chow Gam-Kong
- Cheung Wing-Cheung
- Chun Kwai-Bo
- Siu Tak-Foo
- Pan Yung-Sheng
- Billy Ching Sau-Yat
- Pang Yun-Cheung
- Ren Hao
- Yeung Kim-Man
- Stephen Chan Yung
- Karen Sheperd Connie
- Sze Mei-Yee
- Lau Tze-Ming
- Peter Cunningham Black Assassin
- Cheng Siu-Ping
- Chan Kwok-Keung
- Alric Ma Siu-Mang
- Chiu Jun-Chiu
- Yung Yin-Fan
- Sandy Chan Yuk-Han Jason's Girlfriend
Righting Wrongs Plot Summary
What happens in Righting Wrongs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An exacting prosecutor in Hong Kong believes in the letter of the law, keeping a steady, patient pace within a court system that often feels flimsy. That faith is ripped apart when his mentor is publicly gunned down in New Zealand and the key witness in his latest case—the entire family tied to that witness—is wiped out overnight. Grief hardens into resolve, and the prosecutor steps off the script to pursue justice by any means necessary, taking the first step toward retribution against the men he suspects behind the murder. The bold strike succeeds, and the city wakes to the crackle of a man who has chosen a path outside the rules.
Full summary
The whole story of Righting Wrongs, scene by scene
Righting Wrongs Videos
2 videos: 1 clip and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Behind the Scenes Cynthia Rothrock: Behind the Scenes on Righting Wrongs / Above the Law
Righting Wrongs Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Above The Law” and “Над законом”.
- Also known as
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- Above The Law
- Над законом
- Zhi Fa Xian Feng
- 사대선봉
- Al borde de la ley
- Más fuerte que la ley
- Na Beira do Abismo
- 执法先锋
- Tage des Terrors
- Зло во благо
- Une flic de choc
- Отвъд закона
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- 집법선봉
- Poza Prawem
- Törvényen kívül
- ตุลาการสั่งตาย
- Chấp Pháp Tiên Phong
- Dny teroru
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Righting Wrongs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Righting Wrongs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Righting Wrongs?
Righting Wrongs runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Righting Wrongs released?
Righting Wrongs was released on November 27, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Righting Wrongs?
Righting Wrongs stars Yuen Biao as Jason Chan / Hsai Ling-Cheng, Cynthia Rothrock as Senior Insp. Sandy Jones / Cindy Si and Terrence Howard as Defense Attorney, among 43 credited actors.
Does Righting Wrongs have a post-credit scene?
No. Righting Wrongs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Righting Wrongs in?
The original language of Righting Wrongs is Cantonese.
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