

Dirty Ho
1979-08-04 · 103 min · ★ 7.3
A prince enlists a thief to serve as his bodyguard to protect him from assassins.
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Production details
- Directors
- Lau Kar-leung
- Production companies
- Shaw Brothers
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Wong YuDirty Ho Ching
Gordon Liu Chia-hui11th Prince, Wang Chin Chen
Lo LiehGeneral Liang Jing Cheng
Johnny Wang Lung-WeiMr. Fan Tian Kong
Hsiao HoXiao Lu
Wilson Tong Wai-ShingMr. Chu Yi Feng
Kara Wai Ying-hungTsui Hung
Helen Poon Bing-SeungTsui Bing
Yau Chui-LingCourtesan
Chen Szu-ChiaCourtesan
Liu Suk-YeeCourtesan
Lui HungBrothel Boss Wang
San SinBlind Handicapped Devil (uncredited)
Lam Hak-MingOne-Armed Handicapped Devil
Yang Chi-ChingArt Admirer
Jamie Luk Kim-MingArt Admirer
Ching MiaoArt Admirer
Huang Pa-ChingArt Admirer / Brothel Customer
Cheung Chok-ChowArt Admirer
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