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Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind
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Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

1980-12-04 · 100 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Thriller · Action

Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.

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Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
Fotocine Film Production Limited
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lo LiehLo LiehOfficer Tan
Lin Chen-ChiLin Chen-ChiWan-Shu
Paul Che Biu-LawPaul Che Biu-LawAh Kao
Albert Au Shui-KeungAlbert Au Shui-KeungPaul
Lung Tin-SangLung Tin-SangLoong
Ray LuiRay LuiOfficer Lu
Leong Po-ChihLeong Po-ChihInterpol Officer
Ronny YuRonny YuInterpol Officer
John Shum Kin-funJohn Shum Kin-funInterpol Officer
Tsui HarkTsui HarkInterpol Officer
Alex Cheung Kwok-mingAlex Cheung Kwok-mingInterpol Officer
Terry Tong Gei-MingTerry Tong Gei-MingInterpol Officer
Lau Shing-HonLau Shing-HonInterpol Officer
Stephen Shin Kei-yinStephen Shin Kei-yinInterpol Officer
Deanie IpDeanie IpPolicewoman
David WuDavid WuTour Guide
Ada FungAda FungBank Clerk
Fung Yun-ChuenPaul's Father
Jue Sing-ChoiPaul's Mother
Pong Cheuk-LamWan-Shu's Boss

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