

Detective vs. Sleuths
2022-07-02 · 101 min · ★ 6.8
A disgraced ex-police chief battles hallucinations and vigilante killers, risking his sanity to uncover a shocking truth about justice gone wrong.
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Production details
- Directors
- Wai Ka-fai
- Production companies
- Emperor Motion Pictures
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 105,500,000
Top Cast
Lau Ching-wanLee Chun
Raymond Lam FungFong Lai Shun
Charlene Choi Chuek-yinYee Chan
Tan KaiAuyeung Kim
Carman Lee Yeuk-TungWong Yan
Carlos Chan Ka-LokTsai Ka Chu
Kathy Tong YeeYeung Lai
Jeana Ho Pui-YuLynn Cheung
German Cheung Man-KitCheung Yan Kit
Edward Ma Chi-WaiMa Tsz Wai
Tony Wu Tsz-TungTsang Cheuk Tong
Hedi He GuoxuanLo Kwo Hin
Kevin Chu Kam-YinChu Kin Yau
Ma RuihanSai Ma
Kumer So Wai-ChuenBlack Bear
Li JingLou Kwok Wan
Chen BingBaldie
Stephanie Che Yuen-yuenFishmonger
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