The Crooks
搵食三十六計
Synopsis
Ah Shou (Ye Feng), who appears dimwitted, cleverly outwits a street hawker, Ah Mou (Liu Lu Hua), who befriends him and forms an alliance. Together, they orchestrate various schemes: dining without paying, blackmailing the clients of a brothel, and renting a room to unsuspecting girls but tricking them into thinking the place is haunted, causing them to eventually forfeit their rent. Their mischief continues until they encounter Ah Chiao (Sakura Teng), a vibrant and sharp-witted individual who not only thwarts their schemes but becomes an integral part of their operation. The trio continues with their scams until an unfortunate encounter with robbers and police involvement adds a twist to their adventurous endeavours.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pan Lei
- Screenplay & Story
- Pan Lei
- Original Title
- 搵食三十六計
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pan Lei
Pan Lei
Department Leadership Roster
Pan Lei
Writer
Pan Lei
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crooks
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What is The Crooks about?
Ah Shou (Ye Feng), who appears dimwitted, cleverly outwits a street hawker, Ah Mou (Liu Lu Hua), who befriends him and forms an alliance. Together, they orchestrate various schemes: dining without paying, blackmailing the clients of a brothel, and renting a room to unsuspecting girls but tricking them into thinking the place is haunted, causing them to eventually forfeit their rent. Their mischief continues until they encounter Ah Chiao (Sakura Teng), a vibrant and sharp-witted individual who not only thwarts their schemes but becomes an integral part of their operation. The trio continues with their scams until an unfortunate encounter with robbers and police involvement adds a twist to their adventurous endeavours.
Who directed The Crooks?
The Crooks was directed by Pan Lei.
Who stars in The Crooks?
The principal cast of The Crooks includes Yau Fung, Sakura Ting, Fan Lei, Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Tsung Hua.
When was The Crooks released and how long is it?
The Crooks was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.