Tiger Cage III

Tiger Cage III

Year: 1991

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Cantonese

Director: Yuen Woo-Ping

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Police detectives John and James are assigned to probe the shady dealings of businessman Lee. They enlist the aid of their associate Suki, only to discover she double‑crosses them, forcing the pair into a setback. Undeterred, the officers regroup and press on, determined to solve the case.

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1

Wire planted and damning overheard

James and John slip a wire into Suki's purse to spy on her. While the conversation plays out, they hear Mr. Wong and Mr. Lee negotiate kickbacks, fake accounts, and plans for insider trading involving United Corporation. The scene establishes the web of corruption at the center of the story.

early evening Suki's home (before a dinner meeting with Wong)
2

Suki discovers the wire and agrees to help

Suki finds the wire in her purse and decides to cooperate with James and John. She agrees to help investigate Mr. Wong and uncover the conspiracy. This marks her shift from bystander to active participant in the unfolding scheme.

shortly after the wire is planted Suki's home
3

Cheng is killed and stock moves begin

In the chaotic aftermath, Mr. Cheng is thrown into traffic and dies. Simultaneously, John buys 100,000 shares of United Corporation stock, signaling the insiders' moves around the impending deal. Both events propel the plot toward crisis.

that night city street / trading area
4

Wong asks Suki to flee with him

The next day, Mr. Wong asks Suki to flee with him to escape Mr. Lee's reach. The request puts Suki deeper into the suspect network and raises the stakes for everyone involved. She weighs safety against her obligations to Wong and to her own career.

the next day Wong's office
5

Wong's arrest and murder by Lee's thugs

James and John arrest Mr. Wong and seize his files as evidence. However, Lee's thugs intrude, kill Wong, and seize the incriminating material, escalating the danger for the investigators. The loss of evidence complicates the pursuit of justice.

moments after arrest Wong's office
6

John retrieves the evidence and uncovers blackmail

John pursues the criminals and kills them to retrieve the evidence. The recovered material reveals that Mr. Lee was being blackmailed, highlighting the deeper corruption underpinning the scheme. The confrontation intensifies the vendetta between the protagonists and the antagonists.

shortly after city streets
7

Stock value falls after Cheng misinformation

The market reacts as misinformation about Cheng leaks, causing the value of John's stock to plummet. The financial fallout compounds the personal stakes for the characters and shows how information manipulation can destabilize fortunes. This turn of events broadens the conflict beyond personal loyalties.

later stock exchange / market area
8

Suki kidnapped, taken to Lee's boat

Thugs abduct Suki and haul her onto Mr. Lee's boat. Lee reveals that he transferred 10 million dollars to James's account to frame James and John as blackmailers, deepening Suki's entanglement in Lee's criminal scheme. The scene increases the tension and shows the manipulation at play.

on the boat Lee's boat
9

James pursues on a motorboat; explosion and rescue

James chases the captors on a small motorboat as they shoot at him. The pursuit ends with the boat exploding, leaving James badly burned and later rescued by fishermen who keep him hidden. The sequence pushes James to the edge and tests his loyalty.

during the pursuit open water
10

CCB attacked; John injured; evidence seized

Lee's thugs attack the CCB, shoot John, and steal the evidence. Inspector Chan confronts the situation, and John is immediately fired on suspicion of using Wong's diary to blackmail Mr. Lee. The attack shatters the investigative team's ability to function openly.

shortly after CCB building
11

Suki's double life grows; plan evolves

Suki becomes Lee's lover and aids his schemes, while John confronts her about the betrayal. Lee's thugs beat John, and Suki escapes. The dynamic between Suki, James, and John becomes increasingly unstable as loyalties blur.

later Lee's hideout
12

Seduction and contract with Sir Liu

Suki seduces Sir Liu and arranges a plan to profit from the contract. James overhears the scheme via a wire, and Sir Liu signs a contract with Lee, setting up the final confrontation. The web of deception tightens as alliances shift.

midstage Sir Liu's office
13

Betrayal and contract theft

Sir Liu runs off with the contract and abandons Suki; Lee sends for the tape John has. Suki is left to face Lee's wrath while James grapples with the consequences of their rift. The pursuit of control over the contract reaches its apex.

near the end city streets / Sir Liu's office
14

Final duel: James sacrifices himself

Mr. Lee shoots at Suki but James leaps in front to shield her, taking a fatal bullet. He simultaneously shoots and kills Mr. Lee, ending the immediate threat. Suki mourns James as the tragedy closes in.

final confrontation shore / boat
15

Epilogue: Suki expresses love

Suki tearfully tells James that she loved him too, acknowledging the costs of their actions. The film closes on a somber note, with the survivors processing the losses and the shaken relationships.

aftermath shore

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