King of Robbery

A ruthless convict who escapes from Kwai Chung asylum and acts as the gang's volatile mastermind. He manipulates his underlings, relishes the use of firearms, and grows increasingly paranoid as the net tightens. His leadership is defined by fear, audacity, and a willingness to sacrifice others for his survival.

A trusted underling who initially appears loyal but is ultimately betrayed and killed by Sing. He embodies the cost of loyalty in a world where allegiances shift under pressure. His death marks a turning point in Sing's brutal ascent.

One of Sing's underlings who helps source firearms and participate in robberies. He is ambitious and eager for power, but his fate is sealed as violence spirals out of control. He survives long enough to witness the final confrontations before his death during the armoured-truck episode.

Fan is the neighbor Sing is attracted to, becoming entangled with him as a romantic interest. Her presence humanizes Sing and adds emotional stakes to his criminal world. Her role highlights the pull between affection and crime.

A new underling who proves to be undercover police, testing Sing's crew by beating them to reveal their true identities. He embodies the theme of deception and dual identities, complicating loyalties within the group.

Hot-tempered inspector who pursues Sing with relentless determination. He engages in frequent gunfights, driving the police pursuit and escalating the stakes for the gang. His presence personifies the law's aggression against organized crime.

An underling who accompanies the gang on various schemes and firearms runs. He clashes with Sing over patience and ultimately is killed when Sing shoots him during the armoured-truck showdown. His fate underscores the expendable nature of gang members.

A police supervisor connected to the undercover scheme who manages the response to Sing's crimes. He appears as part of the police apparatus pursuing the gang and is tied to the investigation surrounding the traitor who caused Sing's arrest in the past.