

The Stool Pigeon
2010-08-26 · 113 min · ★ 5.9
Policeman Don often works with informants but numerous too-close calls and failed missions cause him to see the world as one betrayal after another. Then, he meets Ghost, Jr, and is given a new chance to change his views.
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Production details
- Directors
- Dante Lam Chiu-yin
- Production companies
- JCE Movies, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Sil-Metropole Organisation, Visual Capture, Emperor Motion Pictures
- Countries
- Hong Kong, China
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
Top Cast
Nicholas TseGhost Jr.
Nick Cheung Ka-FaiInspector Don Lee
Gwei Lun-MeiDee
Miao PuCher
Liu Kai-ChiJabber
Lu YiBarbarian
Keung Ho-manTai Ping
Lau KongCher's Father
Lawrence Cheng Tan-ShuiCher's Brother
Sherman Chung Shu-ManGhost Jr.'s Sister
Deep Ng Ho-HongFairing
Lee Shing-CheongDon's Boss
Jin GangBlast
Derek Kwok Jing-HungKu
Vincent Wan Yeung-MingMarco
Tony HoWing
Noel LeungSocial Worker
Eric Chan Hoi-YanGangster Sting
Aki LeeZipper
Thomas Cheung Kwok-LeungPolice squad commanderTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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