

Expect the Unexpected
1998-05-28 · 90 min · ★ 6.4
Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.
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- Directors
- Patrick Yau Tat-chi
- Production companies
- Milkyway Image
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lau Ching-wanSam
Simon YamKen
Ruby Wong Cheuk-LingMacy
Benz Hui Siu-hungBen
Raymond Wong Ho-yinJimmy
Yoyo Mung Ka-waiMandy
Bak Ka-SinMandy's Co-worker
Sato KeijiRobber
Joe Cheng ChoGangster
Lam SuetRobber
Lester Chan Chit-manGangster Leader
Paco Yick Tin-hungGangster
Cheung Wing-CheungGangster
Chiu Chi-shingMandy's Co-worker
Law Wing-cheong
Lu Ching-ting
Shin Kam-ChingOfficer Chan
Wong Chi-WingPolicemanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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