Project A Part II 1987

Comedy

Action

Runtime

105 mins

Language

Cantonese

Directed by

Peter Chan

Made by

Golden Way Films Ltd.

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Dragon Ma reassigned to Sai Wan under new orders

Pirates vow to kill Dragon Ma in revenge. Dragon Ma is transferred to the Sai Wan district on the recommendation of the Chief Inspector of Marine Force. The move is meant to root out corruption, but rumors persist that Chun's arrests are staged and the criminals he targets are quickly silenced.

Start Sai Wan district

Dragon learns the police are corrupt and identifies a kingpin

Dragon Ma discovers that most policemen are taking bribes. Ho, the only upright officer, identifies Tiger Ow as the kingpin behind gambling dens and other illegal enterprises. This revelation sets Dragon on a collision course with the town's underworld.

Shortly after arrival Sai Wan Police Station

Dragon confronts Tiger Ow with a small force

Dragon Ma, backed by Ho and three Marine Police allies, confronts Tiger Ow at his gambling dens. A fierce fight ensues, with the odds stacked against them until reinforcements arrive and force the gangsters to surrender. In the end, the criminals are sent to prison and some order returns to the town.

During the confrontation Tiger Ow's gambling dens

Dragon is assigned to Governor's security for a ball; a trap is set

Dragon is put in charge of security for a birthday ball for the Governor’s adopted daughter. Chun teams up with revolutionaries to implicate Dragon in a theft of the Governor’s diamond pendant. Dragon is arrested on the false charges.

After the Ow incident Governor's residence / ball

Carina is kidnapped by imperial agents

Carina is abducted by agents of the Empress Dowager who work with Chun. They trap her in a wardrobe at Yesan's house while Yesan, Li, Ma, and Ho arrive to intervene. The trap deepens the conspiracy against Dragon.

Following the ball Yesan's house wardrobe

Ma and Ho escape their handcuffs and hide during the raid

Yesan and Li arrive; Ma and Ho, handcuffed together, slip into the bathroom and break free. They hide under the bed and lose the key to the handcuffs while Imperial Agents search the room. The Chief Inspector arrives and the tension thickens as Carina remains in peril.

Immediately after Carina's kidnapping Yesan's house

Yesan pushes Chun out and revolutionaries strike back

Yesan manages to get Chun to leave the house, buying time for Ma, Ho, and Tung to coordinate with Yesan. The group defeats the Imperial agents present and arrests them, while the revolutionary chief escapes amid the turmoil. The balance of power shifts as the conspiracy within the police intensifies.

During the confrontation Yesan's house vicinity

Dragon is taken to prison by Chun's hand

Chun arranges for Dragon to be killed by a prison warden and Dragon is handcuffed by Chun to be transported to the main prison. Carina flees Town with the revolutionaries, leaving Dragon to his fate in the authorities' hands.

After arrest Prison transport / prison

Pirates and police clash; Dragon's fate at sea

Pirates attack Dragon and Chun with axes, but the police drive them off. Dragon is handed over to a prison warden, tied in a sack, and thrown into the sea as part of Chun's ruthless plan. The rescue operation by the authorities is only just beginning.

Following the assault Sea / coastal waters

Revolutionaries rescue Dragon from the sea

The revolutionaries save Dragon and bring him to their hideout above a medicine store. Dragon refuses to join them actively, insisting he is still a Hong Kong cop at heart, not a revolutionary ally. His reluctant stance creates a wary dynamic between him and the group.

After the rescue Revolutionaries' hideout above a medicine store

Dragon earns cautious trust by paying for medicine

The head of the pirates falls ill, and Dragon offers to pay for their medicine. This gesture softens the pirates' view of him and hints at a possible shift in loyalties. The community around the hideout begins to see Dragon in a more favorable light.

During the stay at the hideout Medicine store vicinity

Imperial agents seize revolutionaries to obtain the black book

Imperial agents arrive and apprehend most of the revolutionaries to gain possession of the black book. Dragon helps Yessan and Miss Pak escape while safeguarding the book. After a frantic chase and a tense showdown, he defeats the agents with help from the pirates.

Climactic showdown City streets and hideout

Final takedown and Dragon assumes command of the police

The Chief Inspector arrives with a large police cohort and orders the arrest of Chun. Chun attempts to flee, but a bamboo-and-wood stage facade collapses on him. On the Chief Inspector's orders, Dragon takes charge of the police and the balance of power settles with him at the helm.

Final confrontation Town square / stage

Project A Part II Characters

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Dragon Ma Yue Lung (Sgt. Dragon Ma) (Jackie Chan)

A tough, principled Hong Kong police officer who is asked to reform a corrupt precinct. He navigates a maze of bribes, backstabbing colleagues, and dangerous criminals while trying to protect those around him. His blend of street-smarts and martial prowess makes him a formidable, determined hero who pursues justice even at great personal risk.

🛡️ Hero 🚓 Police 🥋 Martial Arts

Carina Lau as Carina

A member of the Chinese revolutionary movement led by Sun Yat-sen, Carina acts as a catalyst for Dragon’s actions and alliance-building. Her presence ties the police drama to a broader political struggle, and she becomes a key ally in resisting imperial suppression and gangster dominance.

🕊️ Revolutionary 🧭 Ally

Yesan

A host who facilitates meetings and serves as a linchpin in the network surrounding Dragon and Carina. She helps orchestrate movements and provides crucial support to the protagonists during moments of danger.

🕊️ Ally 🎭 Plot Driver

Mr. Man Tin-Ching

A figure tied to the municipal power structure who interacts with Dragon and his allies. His actions influence the balance of authority in Sai Wan and reflect the complex interplay between police and political interests.

🗝️ Authority 🧩 Power plays

Tiger Au

A gangster kingpin who runs gambling dens and illegal enterprises, representing the criminal underworld that the police must confront. His regime highlights the chaos that accompanies illicit influence in a colonial city.

🗡️ Crime Boss 🕳️ Underworld

Ho Chi-Ging

The one upright policeman at the station who genuinely seeks to uphold the law. He partners with Dragon, providing moral support and practical help in the fight against corruption and criminal networks.

🛡️ Upright Officer 🤝 Ally

Superintendent Chun

A calculating and powerful figure who collaborates with revolutionaries to trap Dragon. His manipulation demonstrates how corruption and ambition can distort justice and security.

🧭 Manipulator 🗳️ Power Player

Chief Inspector Tung

A high-ranking police official who orders actions against Dragon and the revolutionaries. His presence emphasizes the seriousness with which authorities pursue control and punishment within the system.

🏛️ Authority 🥊 Enforcer

Ms. Pak

A confidante within the revolutionary circle who aids Dragon and Yesan’s escape. Her role underscores the coalition between reform-minded individuals and the broader struggle against imperial interference.

🕊️ Ally 🧭 Connector

Project A Part II Settings

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Time period

Early 20th century (circa 1910s)

The plot sits during a volatile period when Sun Yat-sen's revolutionary movement operates within Chinese territories and colonial Hong Kong. Imperial authorities and revolutionaries maneuver behind the scenes as power shifts threaten the status quo. Public events like a governor’s birthday ball become focal points for political intrigue and undercover operations. The era is defined by corruption, factionalism, and a rising push for political change.

Location

Sai Wan, Hong Kong

Sai Wan serves as the policing hub in a colonial Hong Kong, where bribe-laden police work clashes with emerging reform. The story unfolds across teahouses, governor’s balls, and hidden drugstores, highlighting a bustling, densely populated urban environment. The setting blends traditional Chinese culture with early 20th-century imperial governance and criminal underworld activity. This backdrop frames the tension between law enforcement, revolutionaries, and imperial agents.

🏙️ Colonial Hong Kong 🗺️ Urban district

Project A Part II Themes

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Corruption vs Reform

The film centers on a police force plagued by bribery, contrasting the upright Ho with a system-wide rot. Dragon Ma’s rise to leadership tests his ability to root out corruption while maintaining order. The tension between old practices and reform drives much of the investigation and clashes with criminal networks. Ultimately, the story probes whether personal integrity can overcome entrenched systemic corruption.

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Revolution & Loyalty

Carina’s revolutionary ties pull Dragon into a larger political struggle beyond ordinary policing. The narrative weighs loyalty to duty against sympathy for revolutionary causes and friends who risk everything for a larger goal. Dragon’s hesitant stance reflects the conflict between a Hong Kong cop’s obligations and a broader fight for national change. The theme examines how political ideals influence personal allegiance.

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Power, Justice & Betrayal

Chun’s manipulations to trap Dragon reveal how those in power exploit legal authority for personal gain. The chase for the black book and the staged schemes show how justice is often compromised by ambition and deceit. Rivalries between inspectors, revolutionaries, and gangsters create a web of betrayals that tests alliances. The conclusion underscores the fragile boundary between law and vengeance.

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