Detective Investigation Files Series
Detective Investigation Files (刑事偵緝檔案) is a TV series in Hong Kong about detectives, produced by TVB. The series had four installments, spanning from 1995 to 1999.
| Detective Investigation Files (刑事偵緝檔案) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Modern Drama |
| Starring | Michael Tao Joey Leung Kenix Kwok Louisa So Louis Koo Sunny Chan Jessica Hester Hsuan Charmaine Sheh Lee San San |
| Country of origin | Hong Kong |
| Original language(s) | Cantonese |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Poon Ka Tak |
| Running time | approx. 45 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Television Broadcasts Limited |
| Original release | March 13, 1995 – June 4, 1999 |
Cast
The first (1995), second (1995), and third (1997) installments starring:
The fourth installment (1999) is a complete reboot of the series, with new cast led by:
- Louis Koo Tin Lok
- Sunny Chan Kam Hung
- Jessica Hester Hsuan
- Charmaine Sheh Shi Man
- Lee San San
Reception
There are some who suggested that the entire franchise is a blatant ripoff of the popular Manga Kindaichi Case Files.
The entire series franchise is considered to be the bloodiest ever made by TVB. The series, which mostly deals with murder investigation, among other matters, featured more than 40 murder victims in its four installments. This would mean that there is a murder committed every 100 minutes.
Availability
The VCDs of Detective Investigation Files I - IV are now available worldwide.