Drug War

During a major drug raid a feared cartel boss is seized by police and finds himself pulled into a high stakes arrangement. Under pressure from the authorities he agrees to provide information that could dismantle his former network, hoping for leniency or leverage. As the undercover operation tightens its grip the lines between loyalty and survival blur and the man who profited from chaos must weigh his own safety against the risk to those who once shared his fortune. The story unfolds with a cool procedural focus that keeps the danger close while avoiding easy moral judgments.

Directed by Johnnie To Drug War is built from an original screenplay by Wai Ka Fai Ryker Chan and Yau Nai Hoi. The Hong Kong crime drama released in 2012 marks another entry in To and Milkyway Image's sharp street level storytelling.

Worldwide box office gross reached 24 676 341 dollars.

The film stands out for its lean procedural approach to crime and its restrained mood. It contributed to a wave of gritty urban thrillers in Hong Kong cinema and reinforced Johnnie Tos reputation for tough grounded storytelling.

Critics noted the brisk pace tough performances especially Louis Koo as Timmy Choi. The movie probes loyalty betrayal and the human cost of the drug trade presenting a moral landscape that favors realism over bravado