Overview
Roast Pork joins the triad as a young man and ends up becoming a trusted lieutenant of boss Kerosene. However, his true passion is in his successful chain of restaurants, his loving wife, and his two children. So when Kerosene wants to promote his trusted right hand man to the top of the organization as a way to take on his financial debts, it's understandable why Roast Pork would want to refuse. Roast Pork comes up with an intricate scheme with his men that would take himself out of the running, but Kerosene's intervention causes it to fail. When all hopes appears to be lost, lifelong gangster Sparrow is released from jail after serving a 20-year sentence for committing a gang-related murder that earned him a guarantee for the leader spot. However, Sparrow has made his own plans to stay out of the gang, setting off a battle of wits between the two men.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Once a Gangster?
Once a Gangster was directed by Felix Chong Man-Keung.
What was the budget and revenue for Once a Gangster?
The official budget was $2,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $0 worldwide.
Where was Once a Gangster produced?
It was produced by companies including Media Asia Films, Pop Movies in Hong Kong.
Once a Gangster Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Once a Gangster wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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