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Kidnap

1974-11-28 · 122 min · ★ 7.7

Action · Thriller · Drama

Crime drama based on true incidents around a Kidnapping - and murder case ,also taking much time describing the psychological moments which propel the criminals. It's strictly focused on them, the law representatives are mostly faceless and out of the plot. Lo Lieh plays a moneyless guy working on a gas station, it's owner is a thorn in his flesh, because he completely knows the differences and painfully shows it: "I can find a new worker faster, than you can find a new job" Together with 3 friends, who are similarly struck, a plan to kidnap and blackmail this guy is made....

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Directors
Cheng Kang
Production companies
Shaw Brothers
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lo LiehLo LiehLung Wei
Fan Mei-ShengFan Mei-ShengChao Hai Chuan
Hu ChinHu ChinChin Chueh
Tung LinTung LinNiu Ta Kang
Liu Wu-ChiLiu Wu-ChiChin Chueh's friend
Lam Wai-TiuLam Wai-TiuTing Hsiao Chiang
Yang Chi-ChingYang Chi-ChingSung Liang Tsai
Ching MiaoChing MiaoWang Hsi Jen
Fung Ging-ManFung Ging-ManEx-kidnapper
Wang HsiehWang HsiehChief Warden
Chiang TaoChiang TaoCop 1037
Chiang NanChiang NanFu Kuei Tsai
Teresa Ha PingTeresa Ha PingAh Chen
Ricky Hui Koon-YingGambling den staff
Helena Law LanHelena Law Lan
Danny Lau DanDanny Lau Dan

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