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7.2 / 10(50 votes)IMDb19801h 40mHong Kong

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

第一類型危險

“It started as a joyride; the terror never ended...”

Synopsis

Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.

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Dangerous Encounter - 1st Kind (1980) French DVD Trailer 第一類型危險

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tsui Hark
Screenplay & Story
Tsui Hark
Original Score
Leun Yu, Tang Siu-Lam, Albert Au Shui-Keung, Jean-Michel Jarre, Alan Parsons
Original Title
第一類型危險
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Cantonese, English
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
Fotocine Film Production Limited

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tsui Hark

Screenplay & Story

Tsui Hark, Sze-To Cheuk-Hon, Chen Fang, Eddie Fong Ling-Ching

Original Score & Music

Leun Yu, Tang Siu-Lam, Albert Au Shui-Keung, Jean-Michel Jarre, Alan Parsons

Director of Photography

David Chung

Film Editing

Woo Wai-Chi, John Chow Cheung-Gan

Producers

Thomas Fung Wing-Fat

Department Leadership Roster

Tsui Hark

Tsui Hark

Director

Sze-To Cheuk-Hon

Writer

Woo Wai-Chi

Editor

Thomas Fung Wing-Fat

Producer

Tsui Hark

Tsui Hark

Screenplay

David Chung

David Chung

Director of Photography

John Chow Cheung-Gan

Editor

Albert Au Shui-Keung

Albert Au Shui-Keung

Original Music Composer

Chen Fang

Chen Fang

Writer

Eddie Fong Ling-Ching

Eddie Fong Ling-Ching

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind about?

Three lazybones friends manufacture a firebomb and place it in a cinema. Pearl, a sadistic young girl, has observed the scene, follows the bombers and starts to manipulate them. The four criminals plan more and more daring acts.

Who directed Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind was directed by Tsui Hark.

Who stars in Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?

The principal cast of Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind includes Lo Lieh, Lin Chen-Chi, Paul Che Biu-Law, Albert Au Shui-Keung, Lung Tin-Sang.

When was Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind released and how long is it?

Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Who composed the musical score for Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dangerous Encounters of the First Kind was composed by Leun Yu, Tang Siu-Lam, Albert Au Shui-Keung, Jean-Michel Jarre, Alan Parsons.