Poster of the film The Prosecutor

The Prosecutor

Action Drama Crime Thriller Cantonese


A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

Cast:Donnie Yen, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Julian Cheung Chi-Lam, Kent Cheng Jak-Si, Michael Hui Koon-Man, Lau Kong
Director:Donnie Yen
Writer:Edmond Wong Chi-Mun, Cheung Chun-Ho
Editor:Li Ka-Wing
Camera:Noah Wong Man-Nok

Guild Reviews

Image of scene from the film The Prosecutor

The John Wick Vibes For Justice Are Real

FCG Member Reviewer Sanyukta Thakare
Sanyukta Thakare | Mashable India
Fri, June 13 2025

Good but not the best

Directed and acted in by Donnie Yen as the lead, the film explores the story based on real events. It follows a former cop who joins the department of justice (law) to ensure the criminals pay for their crimes and innocents walks free. His first case as a prosecutor tests him and the people around him as he goes against the department and he sets out to prove the accused in not guilty. The film begins with a celebrated cop on a trial with the state trying to prove the man they caught is the leader of a drug mafia. However, after several attempts and risking the lives of his own team, the criminal walks free. The incident leads him to retire as cop and put his next three years into becoming a lawyer and joining the department of justice. His experience as a celebrated cop does garner him much love and respect in the department, but it also adds to his loyalty for the job. In turn helping the people around him also learning about the same and dedicating their lives to the work and the wellbeing of the public.

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