To Be Number One

This crime drama follows the life of Ho, a Chinese laborer who escapes a life of servitude. After arriving in Hong Kong, he rises through the criminal underworld to become one of the city's most intimidating gang leaders. The narrative tracks his progression from a peasant to a powerful figure within the local triads.

Released in 1991, the film was directed by Poon Man-Kit and produced by Orange Sky Golden Harvest. The screenplay was written by Johnny Mak Tong-Hung and Stephen Shiu Yeuk-Yuen. Ray Lui stars as Crippled Ho, appearing alongside a cast that includes Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Cecilia Yip, Amy Yip Chi-Mei, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, and Lawrence Ng. In total, 24 actors are credited in the production.

The movie has a runtime of 136 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 35 votes.