The Handcuff
1979, Cantonese. Directed by Wu Ma.
Chan Wai Man is Ah Keung, a thug and assassin who tries to go straight after his job becomes to dangerous. A series of events plunges him back into his former lifestyle and he find himself up against his old buddy who has now become a cop. Fights choreographed by Chan Wai Man.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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- Released
- 5 September 1979
- Original title
- 手扣
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Michael Chan Wai-Man
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How long is The Handcuff?
The Handcuff runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Which OTT platform is The Handcuff on?
The Handcuff isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 1979. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Handcuff?
If you liked The Handcuff, try Fist of Fury 1991, Master Z: Ip Man Legacy, The Paper Tigers.
Who directed The Handcuff?
The Handcuff (1979) was directed by Wu Ma and stars Michael Chan Wai-Man, Nora Miao, Tang Ching.