---
title: "First Option"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-option-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 191504
imdb_id: "tt0116312"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# First Option (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-option-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "First Option" (1996).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: First Option (飛虎)
Year: 1996
Genre: Action, Drama, Action War (Source 3 says "action war film", Source 1 says "Action and Drama")
Release Date: 14 September 1996 (HK) [Source 3] / 09/13/1996 (HK) [Source 1]. Note: Source 3 says 14 September, Source 1 says 09/13/1996. I will stick to the specific date provided in the most detailed source or mention the 1996 release.
Director: Gordon Chan (also Gordon Chan Kar-Seung) [Source 3, 6]
Writers: Gordon Chan and Chan Hing-ka [Source 3]
Cast: Michael Wong (Michael Wong Man-Tak), Gigi Leung (Gigi Leung Wing-Kei), Damian Lau (Damian Lau Chung-Yan) [Source 3, 6

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gordon Chan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Wong** as *Officer Don Wong*
- **Gigi Leung Wing-kei** as *Inspector Minnie Kwan*
- **Damian Lau Chung-Yan** as *Inspector Lau*
- **Teresa Lee Fung** as *Madam Katie Ngan*
- **Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei** as *Sue*
- **Joseph Cheung Man-Kwong** as *Joe Chueng*
- **Kim Yip Kwong-kim** as *Forensics tech*
- **Stephen Chan Tak-Gwong** as *Insp. Lau*
- **Woo Wai-Chung** as *Thai crack dealer*
- **Go Shut-Fung** as *Thai crack dealer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch First Option online?
First Option is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is First Option worth watching?
First Option holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie First Option and when was it released?
First Option is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed First Option?
First Option was directed by Gordon Chan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Option — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/191504)
- [First Option (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116312/fullcredits/)
- [First Option - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Option)
- [First Option (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/191504/cast)
- [First Option (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/first-option/credits)
- [First Option (1996) 飛虎 – Cast & Crew | HKMDB](https://hkmdb.com/movies/8202/)

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