Gen-Y Cops

Gen-Y Cops

Year: 2000

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Benny Chan Muk-Sing

Science FictionActionThriller

After terrorists seize a government‑built attack robot capable of massive destruction, the elite Gen‑Y Cops—a highly skilled, tech‑savvy task force—are called in. Partnered with a trigger‑happy FBI agent, they race against the clock to neutralize the weapon before it wipes out the city.

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1

RS-1 demonstration goes wrong

In Washington, D.C., RS-1 is slated to debut at a convention in Hong Kong. Dr. Cameron demonstrates the robot to investors, but Kurt hacks the system and triggers a malfunction. RS-1 fires on the crowd until Agents Tucker and Curtis shoot the control panel, revealing Kurt's plan to steal RS-1 with the help of rogue FBI agent Quincy.

Day of demonstration Washington, D.C.
2

Kurt's plan to steal RS-1 and recruit Quincy

Kurt, the fired designer, plots to steal RS-1. He intends to recruit Quincy, a rogue FBI agent, to help him. The plan plants the seed for a high-stakes heist that will migrate to Hong Kong as the main stage for the scheme.

Washington, D.C.
3

Undercover cops in Hong Kong

Match and Alien arrive in Hong Kong undercover as weapons dealers to locate Edison, a missing officer. They subdue a dealer and discover a room filled with beaten victims. The gang has stolen the Hong Kong police entry for the robot convention, forcing their cover to be blown and leading to arrests.

Hong Kong
4

Joined efforts at Hong Kong HQ

The next day at headquarters, Dr. Tang demonstrates the recovered Hong Kong robot to the officers. The demonstration confirms the city’s access to RS-1 and ramps up anticipation for the convention. Tension remains as the team watches for any signs of Kurt’s plan resurfacing.

Hong Kong HQ
5

Convention day security test fails

On the day of the convention, FBI agent Jane Quigley attempts a demonstration of the security system, but it fails to operate correctly. The malfunction raises the stakes and signals that Kurt’s crew may have inside access. The failure sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation with the rogue elements.

Hong Kong Convention Center
6

Kurt drugs Edison and seizes RS-1

Edison receives a call from Kurt and meets him at Jumbo Restaurant. Kurt drugs Edison with a hypnosis drug and steals RS-1 while the security system remains compromised. Kurt then hacks RS-1 and uses it to kill Doctor Cameron, revealing his brutal intent.

Jumbo Restaurant
7

Edison uncovers Cameron’s death and fights back

Edison recovers and learns that Doctor Cameron was killed by RS-1 under Kurt’s manipulation. He discovers that Quincy had actually died while attempting to kill him. Ian confronts Edison, sparking a clash that ends with Edison escaping and taking Jane hostage.

Hong Kong
8

Standoff and van pursuit

A tense standoff unfolds with Match, Alien, and FBI agents. Edison and Jane escape and wind up in Kurt’s van, where Edison pieces together the conspiracy. The group prepares to recover RS-1 and bring Kurt to justice.

Kurt's van
9

Lobster-man memory and FBI chase

Edison recalls a man in a lobster suit from his hypnosis. He and Jane locate the lobsters-man, but they are pursued by Match, Alien, and the FBI. The lobster-man helps Edison flee, while Match and Alien end up in the hospital after the confrontation.

Hong Kong streets
10

Warehouse confrontation and HQ return

Edison tracks Kurt to an abandoned warehouse. Match and Alien arrive and corner Kurt, who escapes again. They eventually bring Edison back to headquarters, where the cops are briefly hailed as heroes despite lingering doubts about his innocence.

Abandoned warehouse; Hong Kong HQ
11

Memory probe locates RS-1

Aided by Oli and Peggy, Match’s tech friends, they tap into Edison's memories to locate RS-1. Jane agrees to help, and they learn that Kurt intends to sell RS-1 to an Arab terrorist network. The investigation expands beyond a single culprit to a larger, more dangerous plot.

Headquarters
12

Deal bust and betrayal revealed

They uncover Kurt’s plan to sell RS-1 at a black-market deal. Ross is revealed to be complicit, alongside Quincy, in the scheme. Ian arrives with a tracking device hidden on Ross, setting up the final confrontation as Kurt attempts to complete the deal with RS-1.

Hong Kong
13

Virus integration and Kurt’s fall

Kurt unleashes RS-1 on the city, prompting chaos as the group races to stop him. Tang uploads a virus to RS-1, triggering a fatal sequence that destroys Kurt. Ian arrives and, with the team, traps RS-1 using a chain, preventing further disaster.

Convention center vicinity
14

Final dump of RS-1 into the harbor

The four cops drive RS-1 to the harbor and push it into the water, where it explodes. The victory is bittersweet as they ensure RS-1 cannot threaten the city again. The case closes with the heroes salvaging the truth and bringing Kurt’s broader scheme down.

Harbor

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