Lifeline

Jan 3, 1997

1h 48m

★ 7.1

Sometimes the most dangerous fires burn without flames.

Overview

A heroic but cocky firefighter pays no regard to the dangers of the job but lacks the courage to face his personal demons. When faced with a giant and volatile inferno, he must put aside personal differences with his boss if they are both to survive.

Genres

Action

Thriller

Production Companies

Cosmopolitan Film Productions Co., Ltd.

Lifeline Trailers

Cast

Chief Yau Sui

Sean Lau Ching-Wan

Raymond Cheung Man Kit

Alex Fong Chung-Sun

Dr. Annie Chan

Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung

Chief Fire Officer Cheng Fu Wai

Damian Lau Chung-Yan

Madam Lo Ka Wai

Ruby Wong Cheuk-Ling

Wong Ho Yin

Raymond Ho-Yin Wong

Chan Man-Lei

Station Officer Fung Ting Kwok

Yuen Bun

Arsonist (uncredited)

Lam Suet

Annie's Boyfriend

Kenneth Chan

Madam Lo's Husband

Patrick Dunn

Janet

Eileen Yeow

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