Hail the Judge

Hail the Judge

1994 · 106 min · ZH · 7.5 (158 votes)
Dir. Wong Jing · Starring Stephen Chow, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Sharla Cheung Man, Collin Chou, Lawrence Ng · Music William Wu Wai-Lap

“Lowest rank, loudest justice.”

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Pao Lung Sing, a descendant of the legendary Judge Pao Ching Tin, is a 9th degree corrupt judge who changes his tune when he tries to champion a woman Chi Siu-Lin, who was framed for killing her husband. As a result, Pao is forced to flee and through a series of events becomes a 1st degree judge and comes back to wreak havoc and justice on the guilty.

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A whirlwind of comedic chaos and righteous fury. Expect outlandish courtroom antics, explosive action, and a surprisingly earnest journey from scoundrel to hero. It’s a wild ride through ancient China’s legal system, packed with laughs and a touch of heart.

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