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title: "City of Darkness"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/city-of-darkness-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 250946
imdb_id: "tt0228142"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# City of Darkness (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/city-of-darkness-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: City of Darkness.
Year: 1999.
Release Date: January 1, 1999 (Hong Kong).
Format: Feature Film / Movie.
Country: Hong Kong.
Genres: Action, Drama.
Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes.
Directors: Lin Wan-Chang, Tin-Hung Yiu.
Cast: Donnie Yen (Lin Dan), Collin Chou (Duanmu), Billy Chow, Kim Penn.
Plot:
Duanmu (triad boss) seeks three pendants believed to hold parts of a map leading to a hidden treasure (also called 'Holy Wall' treasure).
The pendants are held by three teenagers (Fei, White, and Fong) who are unknowingly related.
Duanmu sends gang henchmen after the kids.
Super cop Lin Dan uses martial arts to save them.
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## 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 | Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lin Wan-Chang

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donnie Yen** as *Ozone*
- **Billy Chow Bei-Lei** as *Henchman*
- **Kim Maree Penn** as *Kim*
- **Collin Chou**
- **Chang Chung-Kui** as *Robber in the supermarket*
- **Chang Yi-Teng** as *Killer*
- **Tseng Chao**
- **Henry Luk Yat-Lung**
- **Tso Shiao-Hu**
- **Chen Chi-Chiang**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch City of Darkness online?
City of Darkness is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Pluto TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is City of Darkness worth watching?
City of Darkness holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie City of Darkness and when was it released?
City of Darkness is a feature film with a runtime of 92 minutes. It was released in 1999. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed City of Darkness?
City of Darkness was directed by Lin Wan-Chang.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [City of Darkness — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/250946)
- [City of Darkness (1999) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/250946/cast)
- [City of Darkness Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/63643-city-of-darkness/cast)
- [City of Darkness (1999) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0228142/)
- [Film Review: City of Darkness 黑色城市 (1999) - Hong Kong / Taiwan](https://neofilmshop.com/blogs/news/film-review-city-of-darkness-1999-hong-kong-taiwan)
- [City of Darkness (1999) - Lin Wan-Chang, Tin-Hung Yiu | Cast ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/city-of-darkness-am561680/cast-crew)

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