Return Engagement, also known as Hong Kong Corruptor, is a 1990 Hong Kong action drama film directed by Joe Cheung and starring Alan Tang, Elizabeth Lee, May Lo and Simon Yam, with a guest appearance by Andy Lau.
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Plot
Return Engagement tells the story of Lung (Alan Tang), a Triad boss who is sent to prison in Canada. While he is in jail his daughter is taken to Hong Kong to keep her safe. On his release, Lung travels to Hong Kong to find his daughter.
Lung spends time with Fung, a bar owner who sponsors an orphan, "Little Lung". "Little Lung" knew Lung's daughter Ka-ka while they were both in an orphanage. However, Lung and "Little Lung" run afoul of local gangsters, so Lung has to get into one final gunfight of his life.
Alternate versions
The film was released on VHS in North America as Hong Kong Corruptor, featuring an unrelated scene with Chow Yun-fat. This meant to cash in on the success of American film debuts made by Asian filmmakers, such as John Woo as well as superstars such as Chow Yun-Fat.
Cast
Alan Tang as Lung Ho-tin
Andy Lau as Wah (guest appearance)
Simon Yam as Lee Pang
Elizabeth Lee as Tsim Siu-fung
Carrie Ng as Lung's wife
Ku Feng as Uncle Hung
Melvin Wong as Officer Wong
Dennis Chan as Hotel manager
May Lo as Little Lung
David Wu as David
Chang Yi as Toilet repairman
Anthony Pa as Lee Pang's thug