---
title: "Banana Cop"
year: 1984
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/banana-cop-1984"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 270466
imdb_id: "tt0088431"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Banana Cop (1984) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/banana-cop-1984

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Banana Cop is a film released on April 19, 1984, in Hong Kong, belonging to the crime and comedy genres with a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes. The movie was directed by Leung Po-Chi and stars George Lam Chi-Cheung, Teddy Robin Kwan, and Cherie Chung Cho-Hung. The plot begins when two owners of a gambling club located in London’s Chinatown are killed by an unknown killer. A policeman named Edward, played by Lam, leads the investigation into the murders. To help with the case, Edward travels to Hong Kong in order to enlist the assistance of a prison convict named FM, portrayed by Teddy Robin. FM is a former friend of the two men who were killed. The production credits and cast details are documented across film databases including IMDb, the Movie Database, and the Hong Kong Movie DataBase.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Leong Po-Chih
- **Networks / Studios**: Cinema City Company Limited

## Key Cast Continuity

- **George Lam Tsz-cheung** as *Inspector Edward Yip*
- **Cherie Chung Cho-hung** as *Amy*
- **Teddy Robin** as *Chiu Din Bao / Ping Pong Ball*
- **Lo Kin**
- **Calvin Poon Yuen-leung**
- **Billy Lau Nam-Kwong** as *HK policeman*
- **Angie Chen** as *Amy's teacher friend*
- **Raymond Fung Sai-Hung** as *HK prison warden*
- **Wa Suk** as *Gambler*
- **Shing Fu-On** as *Hong Kong Policeman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Banana Cop online?
Banana Cop is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Banana Cop worth watching?
Banana Cop holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Banana Cop and when was it released?
Banana Cop is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 1984. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Banana Cop?
Banana Cop was directed by Leong Po-Chih.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Banana Cop — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270466)
- [Banana Cop (1984) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088431/fullcredits/)
- [Banana Cop (1984) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/270466/cast)
- [Banana Cop (1984) 英倫琵琶 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/6569/)

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