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Wise Guys Never Die
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Wise Guys Never Die

2006-12-07 · 86 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Mystery

After being framed for embezzlement, Nick is sent to prison where he meets professional conman Teddy who teaches him everything he needs to know to be a wise guy. After being released from jail, he agress to work with Teddy to get revenge against Dragon, his mentor's old adversary.

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Directors
Wong Jing
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Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

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Nick Cheung Ka-faiNick Cheung Ka-faiNick
Wong JingWong JingTeddy
Jolie Chan Yuen-KeiJolie Chan Yuen-KeiJolie
Alice Chan WaiAlice Chan WaiLola
Cheung Siu-faiCheung Siu-faiDragon
Ben Ng Ngai-cheungBen Ng Ngai-cheungFire-shit
Lo HungLo HungMr. Chu
Jeffery ChouJeffery ChouWai
Kam Loi-kwanKam Loi-kwan
Lui Siu-mingLui Siu-ming
Sunny Luk Kim-ChingSunny Luk Kim-Ching
So Wai-NamSo Wai-Nam
Chow Mei-Shing
Huang KaisenHuang Kaisen
Sarika ChoySarika Choy

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