To Be Number One 1991
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SplatThe story of Ho, a Chinese peasant/slave worker who escapes to Hong Kong and becomes one of the most feared gang bosses in Hong Kong.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Crippled Ho
as Fat Kwan
as Tse Yuen-Yin
as May
as Man
as Ming
as Little Hak
as Chi
as Hsiong / Loud Hung
as Chief Inspector Lui Ko-Tin
Director:
Writer:
Alexander Lee, Chan Wa, Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen, Johnny Mak Tong-Hung, Lee Ying-Chiet
Stars:
Ray Lui, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Cecilia Yip Tung, Amy Yip Chi-Mei, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah, Frankie Chan Chi-Leung, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Tommy Wong, Kenneth Tsang,
Genres:
Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
136 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
To Be Number One
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Crippled Ho
as Fat Kwan
as Tse Yuen-Yin
as May
as Man
as Ming
as Little Hak
as Chi
as Hsiong / Loud Hung
as Chief Inspector Lui Ko-Tin
as Boss Tien
as Ping
as Fung
as Lung
as Wan's Wife
as Md. Wu
as Fat Restaurant Boss
as Restaurant Boss' Wife
as Boss Kwong
as Kwong's Bodyguard
as Lui's Deranged Mistress
as Tien's Bodyguard
as Fat
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as Big Sha
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