

Big Brother
1990-01-01 · 89 min · Not rated
Lee Wai is just been released from prison and is trying to start a new life. He has been imprisoned for commiting a robbery. He visits a gangster, Wong, who had been his partner in the robbery, to ask for his share, which Wong had actually already spent. Wong humiliates him. Later he gathers together a gang and smashes Wais taxi, which Wai relies on to make a living. Now, all hell breaks loose.
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- Directors
- Clifford Choi
- Production companies
- Universe Films Distribution Company Limited, Wah Sing Dubbing Production Company
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Alex Man Chi-LeungLee Way
Carrie Ng Ka-LaiInspector May Sum
Phillip Ko Fai
Sarah LeeAh Funn
Philip Chan Yan-Kin
Hugo Ng Doi-YungLee Chun
David Lau Chi-WingLau Sir
David Chung Gam-Gwai
Tong Kam-Tong
Cheng Yuen-Man
Kirk Wong Chi-KeungDai Wai
Lam ChungChin Kwok Kay
Kim Sang-Wook
Thomas Cheung Kwok-LeungPoliceman
Wong Kim-BunExtra
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