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The Rules of the Game
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The Rules of the Game

1999-09-10 · 99 min · ★ 4.9

Crime

David Chow infiltrates a gang to take revenge on a triad boss, Shing. His close friend, Chun, was beaten so brutally by Shing that he was left paralyzed. To add to his pain, David’s crush, Ann, chooses to date Shing instead of him. Therefore, David joins Shing’s gang under the pretense of seeking wealth and a better future. Secretly, he plans his revenge against Shing.

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Directors
Steve Cheng Wai-Man
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Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Louis KooLouis KooDavid Chow
Alex Fong Chung-sunAlex Fong Chung-sunSing
Kristy Yang GongruKristy Yang GongruAnn
Edmond So Chi-waiEdmond So Chi-waiBeckham
Sam LeeSam LeeChun
Simon Lui Yu-yeungSimon Lui Yu-yeungKo
Berg Ng Ting-yipBerg Ng Ting-yipNasty Hung
Frankie Ng Chi-hungFrankie Ng Chi-hungUncle Sexy
May Law Koon-lanMay Law Koon-lanJenny
Ronny Ching Siu-lungRonny Ching Siu-lungWei
Ronald WongRonald WongHa
Ben Yuen Foo-wahBen Yuen Foo-wahKwan
Chan Chi-FaiChan Chi-FaiOx
Frankie Chan Chi-leungFrankie Chan Chi-leungManfred Yung
Wayne Lai Yiu-cheungWayne Lai Yiu-cheungDruggy Ken
Kelly Chen Bai-YuDruggy Ken's Wife
Gary Mak Wing-lunGary Mak Wing-lunHitman
Sunny Luk Kim-ChingSunny Luk Kim-ChingShing's Man
Kwong WaKwong Wa
Sam Ho Choi-ChowSam Ho Choi-Chow

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