File of Justice
The File of Justice is a series of Hong Kong legal drama produced by TVB. There were 5 seasons produced, the first was aired in 1992 spanning 13 episodes. The series revolves around a group of lawyers and legal personnel with stories interwoven between their personal lives and the court cases in which they're engaged.
The first series was also noteworthy that first 2 murder cases in the first series ended in capital punishment because it was not abolished in Hong Kong until 1993, yet the last punishment carried out was back in 1966.
This series was also well known for featuring then relatively unknown artists in guest starring or minor roles, who later went on to greater success in film, television or music including Gordon Lam, Leo Ku, Wayne Lai, Joe Ma, Ruco Chan, Kenny Wong.
The theme music is an instrumental version of "Your Latest Trick" by Dire Straits.
Characters
- Ben Yu – A successful prosecutor turned barrister and the protagonist of the series. Often humorous and charming, Ben is also occasionally the butt of jokes to his friends because of his tolerance and partly due to his clumsiness. He suffers from a crush for his colleague and fellow lawyer Michelle, who has rejected him on numerous occasions. He shares an apartment with his close friend Raymond and his cousin Man-Bun who is a police detective. Ben is played by Bobby Au Yeung.
- Michelle Ting – Ben's colleague and love interest, a prosecutor. Michelle is an example of the modern day alpha female – headstrong, stubborn and no-nonsense. Initially, she is fairly cold towards Ben's attempt at wooing her, finding them to be childish and annoying. However, as time goes on, she gradually sees his affection for her to be genuine and accepts him in return. She was Henry Lee's concubine. Michelle is played by Amy Chan.
- Michael Kong – A paralegal advisor who is best friend to Ben Yu and Raymond Chow. Amongst the group, Michael is shown to be the manipulative and mischievous one. He is sometimes slightly immature and rather cocky and at most times who takes joy in messing around with Ben and Raymond. He works for his widowed mother's law firm and helps her and his sister Helen in handling their cases. Despite his smart alec personality, he does have a kind hearted side and is willing to help those who are less privileged. Michael Kong is played by Michael Tao.
- Helen Kong – Michael's younger sister who is also a lawyer at their mother's firm, a barrister. Beautiful and intelligent, Helen has a strong work ethic and wisdom beyond her year when it comes to court case matters. She briefly dated Ben's cousin Man-Bun but soon separated due to personal differences. Helen is played by Eugina Lau.
- Raymond Chow – A close friend to Ben and Michael who also works at Michael's law firm. Generally friendly and good-natured, Raymond is also a man who takes himself too seriously and is far less humorous than his peers. Moralistic and timid, he often disapproves of Michael's immature ways of handling situations. He is also an occasional victim of Ben's crazy schemes when he is attempting to hook-up with Michelle. Raymond is Played by William So.
Cast
Character | Actor | Occupation | Seasons |
Ben Yu Choi-chun | Bobby Au Yeung | Prosecutor | Season 1-5 |
Ben Yu Choi-chun | Bobby Au Yeung | Barrister | Season 1-5 |
Michael Kong Shing-yu | Michael Tao | Paralegal Advisor | Season 1-5 |
Raymond Chow Chi-fai | William So | Solicitor | Season 1-5 |
Chow Man-bun | Felix Lok | Police Sergeant | Season 1-5 |
Michelle Ting Yau | Amy Chan | Prosecutor | Season 1-4 |
Lora Kong Lee Chung-wan | So Hang-suen | Queen's Counsel | Season 1-4 |
Helen Kong Shing-chau | Eugina Lau | Barrister | Season 1-3 |
Josephine "Jo" Fong Ka-kei | Sammi Cheng | Barrister | Season 1 |
Josephine "Jo" Fong Ka-kei | Wallis Pang | Barrister | Season 4 |
Henry Lee Kwok-chu | Patrick Dunn | Barrister | Season 1-2 |
Mandy "Man" Tong Yuk-man | Faye Wong | Prosecutor | Season 2 |
Queenie Tong Tsz-shan | Iwanbeo Leung | Mamasan | Season 2 |
Susan Tong Tsz-kei | Iwanbeo Leung | Interior Designer | Season 3-4 |
Jessica Kwan Ching | Bessie Chan | Lawyer | Season 1-4 |
Jessica Kwan Ching | Bessie Chan | Prosecutor | Season 1-4 |
Eric Chow Siu-chung | Ram Chiang | Barrister | Season 2-5 |
Doris Lam Hok-yee | Yvonne Lam | Police Inspector | Season 2-5 |
Jeff Cheung Ka-yin | Hong Chao Feng | Prosecutor | Season 2-4 |
Jeff Cheung Ka-yin | Dickson Li | Season 5 | |
Joe Li Sai-wang | Bowie Lam | Barrister | Season 3 |
Kelvin Fong Wai-ho | Bowie Lam | Prosecutor | Season 4-5 |
Samantha "Sam" Ching Yeuk-fai | Jessica Hsuan | Barrister | Season 4-5 |
Joyce Yan Tsz-kit | Sheren Tang | Forensic Pathologist | Season 4 |
Joyce Yan Tsz-kit | Meiki Wong | Forensic Pathologist | Season 4 |
Rachel Ching Yeuk-hei | Astrid Chan | Barrister | Season 4-5 |
Rachel Ching Yeuk-hei | Astrid Chan | Prosecutor | Season 4-5 |
Victor Ching Lok-tin | Chor Yuen | Judge | Season 4-5 |
Chris Yau Wing-hong | Patrick Tam | Prosecutor | Season 4-5 |
Chris Yau Wing-hong | Patrick Tam | Barrister | Season 4-5 |
Anthony Yau Wing-kin | Wayne Lai | Legal Clerk | Season 4-5 |
Stephen Chan Cheuk-yiu | Steven Ma | Doctor | Season 4-5 |
Catherine "Cat" Au Tsz-keung | Flora Chan | Barrister | Season 5 |
Lee Tung | Ada Choi | Season 5 | |
Alex Tsui Wai-kit | Lawrence Ng | Senior Police Inspector | Season 5 |
Eva Chiu Lai-ying | Eileen Yeow | Season 5 | |
Stephanie Kwai Yuk-kiu | Joyce Koi | Doctor | Season 5 |
Jenny Lai Ka-yui | Chen Xiaoyun | Prosecutor | Season 5 |
Recurring characters
- Leung Kin-ping as Paul, prosecutor
- Leong Oy / Alice Fung as Leung Mei-ying, maid of Kong's Family, mother of Anthony Yau and Chris Yau
- Wong Yat-fei as Yu Chiu-choi, father of Ben Yu
- May Tse as Wong Wing-mui, mother of Ben Yu
- Amy Wu as Yu Choi-tung, elder sister of Ben Yu
- Chan Wing-chun as Ho Keung, brother in law of Ben Yu
- Lee Wong-sang as Keung, police detective
- Daniel Kwok as Chiu, police detective
- Bertha Ngai as Shirley, Wife of Henry Lee
- Joanna Siu as May Wong Mei-ling, Queenie Tong's lesbian lover
- Kenneth Chan as Wilson, Doris Lam's boyfriend
- Liz Kong as Grace Fong Hei-tung, solicitor
- Eddie Ng as Ken Chu Ka-hong, legal clerk
- Shirley Yuen as Shirley Wong Suet-yi, victim
- Zhang Yan as Eva Lam Shuk-han, nurse
- Sam Lam as George Pao Sze-chuen, doctor
- Derek Kok as Wong On, police detective
- Joe Ma as Dicky Tse Chun-kit, Susan Tong's first boyfriend
- Lee Lung-kei as Philip Law Wai-lam, Susan Tong's ex-lover
- Mark Kwok as Tommy Cheng Tze-wai, police detective
- Daisy Wong as Ada, legal clerk
- Gordon Liu as Au Kwok-kin, father of Catherine Au
- Lisa Lui as Yip Hau-ming, step-mother of Catherine Au
- Wong Wai as Chiu Chak-choi, father of Eva Chiu
- Lily Li as Wong Mei-lin, mother of Eva Chiu
- Carrie Ho as Yeung Ka-lai-na, police detective
- Angie Cheong as Daisy Zhang, Eric Chow's girlfriend
- Timothy Siu as So Chun-wai, Kelvin Fong's sub-ordinate
- Evergreen Mak as Yeung Ka-man, younger brother of Yeung Ka-chun
- Kam Hing-yin as Yeung Ka-chun, older brother of Yeung Ka-man
Series overview
Season | Episodes | First aired in Hong Kong |
1 | 13 | April 19, 1992 |
2 | 15 | April 18, 1993 |
3 | 20 | October 10, 1994 |
4 | 26 | September 11, 1995 |
5 | 45 | March 10, 1997 |