Police Cadet '84
Police Cadet '84 is a 1984 TVB police drama TV series which starred then up and coming stars such as Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Carina Lau, and Sean Lau. The story centers on young police cadets' struggles and life at the Police Cadet Academy. Tragedy, romance, conflicts, and intrigues were featured. The series was followed by two sequels, Police Cadet '85 and Police Cadet '88.
Synopsis
Cheung Wai Kit joins the Police Cadet Academy school after graduating high school. At the Police Cadet Academy he meets four good friends that he goes through thick and thin with. He joins the Hong Kong police force after graduating from cadet school. His older half-brother Cheung Ga Ming also joins the Hong Kong police force after graduating from university. Due to the stress and hecticness of work, he begins to neglect his girlfriend Tse Wing Chi; she then finds comfort in his good friend and former cadet schoolmate Kiu Chi Ho. Whom will she choose in the end?Cast
Main cast
- Tony Leung 梁朝偉 as Cheung Wai Kit 張偉杰
- Maggie Cheung 張曼玉 as Tse Wing Chi 謝穎之
- Carina Lau 劉嘉玲 as Cheung Ka Man 張嘉汶
- Sean Lau 劉青雲 as Fit Lo Ngai Fung Fit佬 倪峰
Supporting cast
- David Lui 呂方 as Ko Lo Chun 高佬泉
- Eddie Kwan 關禮傑 as Kiu Chi Ho 喬志豪
- Lau Siu Ming 劉兆銘 as Wai Kit's father
- Soh Hang-Suen 蘇杏璇 as Wai Kit's mother
- Helena Law 羅蘭 as Lee Lai Mei 李麗媚
- Andy Tai 戴志偉 as Cheung Ga Ming 張家明
- Lau Dan 劉丹 as Chi Ho's uncle
- Ng Man-Tat 吳孟達 as Yip Cheung Wa 葉昌華
- Benz Hui 許紹雄 as Hui Siu Dung 許兆冬
Sequels and related film
The series was followed by two sequels. The first, titled "Police Cadet '85" focuses on the former cadets from the original series who are now sworn police officers and also trainers at the police academy. Tony Leung reprises his character but the rest of the main cast only appear in cameo roles. The series stars new cast members Margie Tsang, Chow Yun Fat, Jaime Chik, and Simon Yam. It was released in October 1985.The second and final sequel, "Police Cadet '88" focuses on the characters' rise through the ranks as CID officers dealing with criminal activities. Tony Leung once again reprises his character. Margie Tsang also reprises her role for the first half of the series. The rest of the main cast includes Sheren Tang, Eddy Ko, Dominic Lam, Carrie Ng, and Chingmy Yau. It aired from November 1987 to January 1988.
A 2004 Hong Kong film called "Moving Targets" starring Nicolas Tse, Edison Chen, Simon Yam, and Gillian Chung is based on this drama series.