Hail the Judge (1994)

Pao Lung Sing, the corrupt 9th degree judge and descendant of the fabled Judge Pao Ching Tin, finds his priorities shift when he stands up for Chi Siu-Lin, a woman wrongfully accused of her husband's murder. His decision to defend her leads to a perilous escape, but ultimately, Pao rises to become a 1st degree judge. Armed with newfound determination, he returns to confront the corrupt and deliver both chaos and justice to those who deserve it.