---
title: "The Border of Tong"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-border-of-tong-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 228954
imdb_id: "tt0101498"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Border of Tong (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-border-of-tong-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Border of Tong" (1985).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Border of Tong
Year: 1985
Genre: Action and Crime
Runtime: 1h 38m
Cast: David Heavener (Randy Walker), Daniel Hung Tang (Joe Wong), Hwee Ling Lee (Vinny), Pei Jei Jiang.
Plot:
Randy Walker is a streetwise cop.
He believes Tong gambling parlors breed violence and corruption.
A Tong gambling parlor in Seattle is wiped out in a massacre.
Two men are caught; Joe Wong is an innocent accomplice who escapes.
Joe is on the run from the cops, the FBI, and a Tong hit squad.
Joe meets Vinny, an enslaved prostitute.
They escape together.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): The Border of Tong is a 1985 action and crime film with a runtime of 1 hour and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Chu

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Heavener** as *Randy Walker*
- **Daniel Hung Tang** as *Joseph Wong*
- **Janessa Fitzgerald**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

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

### Q: Is The Border of Tong worth watching?
The Border of Tong holds a community rating of 4.2/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Border of Tong and when was it released?
The Border of Tong is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Border of Tong?
The Border of Tong was directed by Michael Chu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Border of Tong — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/228954)
- [The Border of Tong (1985) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-border-of-tong/20006536/credits/)
- [The Border of Tong (1985) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-border-of-tong/credits)
- [The Border of Tong (1990) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101498/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*