

Those Were the Days
1996-06-07 · 101 min · ★ 6.2
Those Were the Days is a Hong Kong Drama starring Eric Tsang
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- Directors
- Eric Tsang Chi-wai
- Production companies
- United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Eric Tsang Chi-waiMr. Liu
Jordan Chan Siu-chunSuper
Loletta Lee Lai-ChunMinie (adult)
Karen Mok Man-waiPatricia (adult)
Amanda Lee Wai-ManInformant (adult)
Linda Wong Hing-PingBamboo (adult)
Leila TongMinie (student)
Annie Man Chung-HanPatricia (student)
Lillian Ho Ga-LaiBamboo (student)
Julian Cheung Chi-lamChan Yan Kin
Josie HoLiu Man Sze
Joyce Tang Lai-mingJackie (student)
Sarah Lee
Gregory Charles Rivers
Chin Ka-Lok
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