The Raid (1991)
1h 37m
Running Time
March 28, 1991Release Date
The Raid (1991)
1h 37m
Running Time
March 28, 1991Release Date
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Plot.
In the 1930s, China was in a state of turmoil and flurry. The dethroned Emperor Pu-Yi had established the Puppet State of Manchukuo in Manchuria and was cooperating with the Japanese in the testing of poisonous gas. The revolutionary army headed by Lieutenant Mong is assigned to crush this vicious plot. During his mission, Mong comes across witty and valiant veteran Uncle Choy and his friends, who volunteer to help. Mong believes that Uncle Choy is too old to join them. How can Uncle Choy prove himself? And can they succeed in their mission?
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Cast & Crew.
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Masa
Jacky Cheung
Bobo Bear
Corey Yuen
Brother Big Nose
Dean Shek
Dr. Choy
Paul Chu Kong
Lieutenant Mang Tai Hoi
Fennie Yuen
Tina / WO-1
Tony Ching Siu-Tung
Director
Joyce Godenzi
Kim Pak Fai
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Wiki.
The Raid (Cantonese: 財叔之橫掃千軍 Coi Suk Zi Waang Sou Cin Gwan = "Uncle's Sweeping Thousands") is a 1991 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark and Ching Siu-tung and based on the Hong Kong manhua, Uncle Choi, published by Michael Hui from 1958 to the mid-1970s. The film stars Dean Shek, who also served as the film's presenter, as the titular protagonist, while also co-starring Jacky Cheung, Tony Leung, Joyce Godenzi, Fennie Yuen, Paul Chu and Corey Yuen. The Raid is also Shek's final acting role before retiring from the film industry.
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