Young and Dangerous 2 (1996)
The Hung Hing triad battles for supremacy as Chicken navigates exile and loyalties are tested across Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Young and Dangerous 2 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 古惑仔2之猛龍過江
- Release Year: 1996
- Directed by: Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 41m
- Original Language: CN
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 30, 1996 (Hong Kong)
- Alternative Titles: 古惑仔2猛龙过江 (CN), Goo waak jai 2: Ji maang lung gwoh gong (HK), 古惑仔2之猛龍過江 (TW), Young And Dangerous 2 (US)
- Production Companies: B.O.B & Partners Co. Ltd
- Production Countries: Hong Kong
Young and Dangerous 2 - Plot
Chicken is back in exile. Hung Hing, a triad, is trying to ally with Chicken's new group, the Taiwanese triad San Luen. A contest is on in Hong Kong. The winner will head the Causeway Bay branch.
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Young and Dangerous 2 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Main Cast
- Jordan Chan Siu-Chun
- Ekin Cheng
- Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
- Kelly Lai Chen
- Gigi Lai Chi
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah
- Spencer Lam Seung-Yi
- Jason Chu Wing-Tong
- Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching
Writers
- Sharon Hui
- Manfred Wong Man-Chun
Producers
- Manfred Wong Man-Chun
- Frankie Ng Chi-Hung
Young and Dangerous 2 - FAQs
What is Young and Dangerous 2 about?
Young and Dangerous 2 follows Chicken, who is living in exile while the Hung Hing triad seeks to ally with the Taiwanese San Luen gang. Back in Hong Kong, a fierce internal contest determines who will lead the powerful Causeway Bay branch, drawing Chan Ho Nam and his crew into escalating danger.
Who are the main actors in Young and Dangerous 2?
The film stars Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Chicken and Ekin Cheng as Chan Ho Nam, alongside Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Kelly Lai Chen, Gigi Lai Chi, Michael Tse Tin-Wah, Spencer Lam Seung-Yi, Jason Chu Wing-Tong, and Chingmy Yau Suk-Ching.
Where can you watch Young and Dangerous 2?
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Who directed Young and Dangerous 2?
Young and Dangerous 2 was directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, who also served as the film's cinematographer. Lau is a prolific Hong Kong filmmaker best known for co-directing the acclaimed Infernal Affairs trilogy alongside Alan Mak.
When was Young and Dangerous 2 released?
Young and Dangerous 2 was released on March 30, 1996, in Hong Kong. It arrived the same year as the original Young and Dangerous, capitalizing on the franchise's rapid popularity and the strong audience appetite for Hong Kong triad cinema in the mid-1990s.
Is Young and Dangerous 2 based on a true story?
No, Young and Dangerous 2 is not based on a true story. The film is adapted from the popular Hong Kong manhua (comic book) series Teddy Boy by artist Cow Man (Ngai Lok-Leung). While it depicts triad culture with gritty authenticity, the characters and storylines are fictional.
How long is Young and Dangerous 2?
Young and Dangerous 2 has a runtime of 101 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. It maintains a brisk, energetic pace typical of Hong Kong action cinema of the era, balancing gang conflict, loyalty themes, and kinetic action sequences throughout.
What are similar movies to Young and Dangerous 2?
Fans of Young and Dangerous 2 may also enjoy A Better Tomorrow (1986), Election 2 (2006), As Tears Go By (1988), Shanghai Triad (1995), Dragon Tiger Gate (2006), God of Gamblers (1989), Bad Blood (2010), and Gangster Payday (2014) — all notable entries in Hong Kong crime cinema.
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