The Raid
1991, Cantonese. Directed by Tsui Hark & Tony Ching Siu-tung.
In the 1930s, China was in a state of turmoil and flurry. The dethroned Emperor Pu-Yi had established the Puppet State of Manchukuo in Manchuria and was cooperating with the Japanese in the testing of poisonous gas. The revolutionary army headed by Lieutenant Mong is assigned to crush this vicious plot. During his mission, Mong comes across witty and valiant veteran Uncle Choy and his friends, who volunteer to help. Mong believes that Uncle Choy is too old to join them. How can Uncle Choy prove himself? And can they succeed in their mission?
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Cast & crew
- Tsui HarkDirector
- Tony Ching Siu-tungDirector
- Dean Shek TinDr. Choy
- Tony Leung Ka-faiCommander Masa
- Jacky Cheung Hok-yauBobo Bear
- Corey YuenBrother Big Nose
- Paul Chu KongLieutenant Mang Tai Hoi
- Fennie Yuen Kit-yingTina
- Joyce GodenziKim Pak Fai
- Kei Kong-HungSmartie
- Lau Siu-mingChinese Colonel
- Chiu Man-YanNancy
- Sze Mei-YeeManchurian Emperor Puyi
- Lo FanGambling woman
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1991
- Original title
- 財叔之橫掃千軍
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Yuen Kai-chi, Tsui Hark, Michael Hui Koon-man
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The Raid runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Who directed The Raid?
The Raid (1991) was directed by Tsui Hark and Tony Ching Siu-tung and stars Dean Shek Tin, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Jacky Cheung Hok-yau.