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The Underdog Knight
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The Underdog Knight

2008-11-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.6

Action · Crime

Lao San is a young veteran high in Kungfu power but low in intelligence. After landing on a job as a body guard for a wealthy antique collector, Lao San finds out his boss's plot to rob the National Art Museum.

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Production details

Directors
Ding Sheng
Production companies
Greater China Media Entertainment
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,167,457

Top Cast

Liu YeLiu YeLao San/Wang Tao
Anthony Wong Chau-sangAnthony Wong Chau-sangDragon
You YongzhiYou YongzhiCapt Jiang
Young LiuYoung LiuDaffodil
Sun HongleiSun HongleiDaffodil's lover
Yu RongguangYu RongguangC.O.
Ellen Chan Nga-lunEllen Chan Nga-lunNancy
Otto WongAh Chang
Ma JingwuMa JingwuPolice Commissioner Mario
Li JieLi JieSoldier at the Warf
Jiang YiJiang YiXiao Hai
Zheng Hong-TaoSmile
Zhao Yao-DongMr. Wu
Diao XijuanLaosan's Mother
Ding ShengDing ShengPoliceman at Wharf
Han FeixingHan Feixing

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