A gritty crime thriller following an elite immigrant detective as he wages war against organized Chinese Triad operations flooding New York with narcotics. When a local cop becomes entangled in the investigation, their partnership faces a critical test as criminal elements attempt to exploit the officer's vulnerabilities. Director James Foley crafts a tense narrative of institutional corruption and moral compromise, anchored by powerhouse performances from Chow Yun-Fat, Mark Wahlberg, and Ric Young. This 1999 film examines the collision between duty and temptation within law enforcement's highest ranks.