Yes, Madam!

Yes, Madam!

Year: 1985

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Cantonese

ActionCrimeComedyEpic heroesIntense combat and martial arts

After a freshly murdered man’s hotel room is broken into, two hapless thieves steal his passport, which conceals a microfilm coveted by a Triad boss. The investigation falls to two formidable female cops—one Chinese, one British—who pursue the case with relentless determination.

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Timeline – Yes, Madam! (1985)

Trace every key event in Yes, Madam! (1985) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Ng stops armored car theft

Inspector Ng intervenes as criminals attempt an armored car robbery in Hong Kong and halts the heist. The confrontation ends with the thieves fleeing and the scene secured by the police. Ng's decisive action sets the stage for a broader investigation into the criminal network.

Hong Kong
2

Deal between Westerner and assassin collapses

In another part of the city, a deal between a Westerner and an assassin goes sour and ends abruptly. The assassin kills the Westerner, removing a key intermediary who unknowingly held critical microfilm. The violent turnover draws Ng and other investigators into the wider case.

Hong Kong
3

Asprin and Strepsil steal the Westerner's passport

Asprin and Strepsil slip into the crowd to pickpocket the dead Westerner and steal his passport. They cash in on the confusion created by the murder, tying their fate to the hidden microfilm. Their actions pull them deeper into the network.

Hong Kong
4

Ng discovers Richard Nornen is dead

Inspector Ng learns the dead Westerner is Richard Nornen, with whom she had been romantically involved. The revelation exposes Nornen's undercover work and heightens Ng's personal stake in the investigation. The emotional cost of the case becomes apparent.

Hong Kong
5

Carrie Morris joins the investigation

Authorities reveal Nornen's undercover status and that the microfilm is missing. Carrie Morris from Scotland Yard arrives to help Ng recover the microfilm and bring the criminals to justice.

Hong Kong
6

Microfilm in the wrong hands

The microfilm ends up in the hands of petty thieves, complicating the pursuit. The police focus on using it to prove Mr. Tin's involvement in the criminal network.

Hong Kong
7

Asprin and Strepsil return the passport to Panadol

Asprin and Strepsil return the stolen passport to Panadol, maintaining their tenuous grip on the larger scheme. Panadol's links in the criminal chain become clearer. The passport remains a critical asset in the operation.

Panadol's location
8

Panadol sells passport; airport interception

Panadol sells the passport to a criminal who tries to flee the country. Carrie Morris intercepts the buyer at the airport and halts the escape. Ng allows the suspect to depart but not by plane, ensuring the pursuit continues on the ground.

Airport
9

Panadol implicates Asprin and Strepsil

While in custody, Panadol mentions Asprin and Strepsil as accomplices, widening Ng and Morris's investigative net. The authorities realize there are more players in the network than they initially thought.

Police custody
10

Tin hires thugs to retrieve the microfilm

Tin escalates the pursuit by sending three thugs to seize the microfilm from Asprin and Strepsil. Strepsil, overwhelmed by the threat, hands over the microfilm to the thugs. The microfilm's fate hangs in the balance.

Tin's base
11

Ng and Morris fail to arrest Tin; microfilm is fake

Ng and Morris attempt to arrest Tin for possession of the microfilm, but Tin's copy is Panadol's fake. The evidence collapses, and Tin escapes immediate capture. The pursuit intensifies as the truth about the microfilm's origin deepens.

Tin's premises
12

Panadol is beaten to death

Tin's thugs locate Panadol and beat him so severely that he dies. His death removes a crucial source of information about the microfilm and the network. The investigation loses a key link just as pressure mounts.

Panadol's location
13

Final showdown at Tin's house

Asprin and Strepsil arrive at Tin's house with Ng and Morris in close pursuit for a final confrontation. A fierce battle erupts and the microfilm is destroyed in the chaos. Ng and Morris are arrested for trespassing during the raid.

Tin's house
14

Asprin shoots Tin to death

News of Panadol's death fuels Asprin's rage, and he grabs a police officer's gun. He shoots Tin to death just as Tin is about to walk free because the evidence is destroyed. The killing marks a bloody turn in the case.

Tin's house

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