

The Tricky Master
1999-08-05 · 93 min · ★ 5.9
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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Production details
- Directors
- Wong Jing
- Production companies
- B.O.B & Partners Co. Ltd
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nick Cheung Ka-FaiLeung Foon
Stephen ChowMaster Wong
Sandra Ng Kwan-YuWasabi
Suki Kwan Sau-MeiPizza
Wong JingFerrari
Kelly Lin Hsi-LeiFirst Love
Bobby Yip Kin-SangBrother Five
Ken Lo Wai-KwongLon
Lee Siu-KayPrison Guard
Frankie Ng Chi-HungPrison Guard
Tenky Tin Kai-ManPrison Guard
Woo FungBrother Tone
Chang Gan-WingBrother Lin
William Duen Wai-LunFat Pig
Kingdom Yuen King-TanTeacher
Samuel Leung Cheuk-Moon
Tats Lau Yee-TatLeung Foon's Boss
Nancy Lan Sai
Celia Sze Lim-TseRich GirlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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