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The Tricky Master
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The Tricky Master

1999-08-05 · 93 min · ★ 5.9

Action · Comedy · Crime

Undercover cop Leung Foon is having trouble taking down the illegal trading operation headed by crime boss Ferrari. So to accomplish his mission, he asks for help from the renowned Master Wong, an expert in gambling tricks.

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Directors
Wong Jing
Production companies
B.O.B & Partners Co. Ltd
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nick Cheung Ka-FaiNick Cheung Ka-FaiLeung Foon
Stephen ChowStephen ChowMaster Wong
Sandra Ng Kwan-YuSandra Ng Kwan-YuWasabi
Suki Kwan Sau-MeiSuki Kwan Sau-MeiPizza
Wong JingWong JingFerrari
Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiKelly Lin Hsi-LeiFirst Love
Bobby Yip Kin-SangBobby Yip Kin-SangBrother Five
Ken Lo Wai-KwongKen Lo Wai-KwongLon
Lee Siu-KayLee Siu-KayPrison Guard
Frankie Ng Chi-HungFrankie Ng Chi-HungPrison Guard
Tenky Tin Kai-ManTenky Tin Kai-ManPrison Guard
Law Kar-YingBrother Sing
Woo FungWoo FungBrother Tone
Chang Gan-WingChang Gan-WingBrother Lin
William Duen Wai-LunWilliam Duen Wai-LunFat Pig
Kingdom Yuen King-TanKingdom Yuen King-TanTeacher
Samuel Leung Cheuk-MoonSamuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
Tats Lau Yee-TatTats Lau Yee-TatLeung Foon's Boss
Nancy Lan SaiNancy Lan Sai
Celia Sze Lim-TseCelia Sze Lim-TseRich Girl

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