The Secret
瘋劫
Synopsis
A tangled murder mystery unfolds amid a complex love triangle. As conflicting witness accounts emerge, the truth about the victim and key suspects is revealed, leading investigators down a dark and twisty path where nothing is as it seems.
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Sylvia Chang
Lin Jeng-ming
Angie Chiu Nga-Chi
Li Yuen
Norman Tsui Siu-Keung
Ah Saw
Lai Cheuk-Cheuk
Grandma
Lee Hae-suk
Mei Siu Gei
Alex Man Chi-Leung
Dr. Yuen Sicho
Lo Kwok Hung
Chow Tung-sing
Kenneth Tsang
Policeman
George Lam Tsz-Cheung
Hospital Doctor (cameo)
Ng Tung
Uncle Kung
Lai Siu-Fong
Cheung Dai Ma
Yip Ping
Wong Suk Lai
Cheng Lai-Fong
Lin Ming's Sister
Lam Wai-Tiu
Lin Ming's Brother
Law Ho-Kai
Kwan Yin
Leung Suk-Hing
Madman's Mother
David Lam Tak-Luk
Lee Ho Hing
Lin Jing
Cho's Mother
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Chan Wan-Man
- Original Score
- Violet Lam
- Original Title
- 瘋劫
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Unique Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Joyce Chan Wan-Man
Violet Lam
David Chung
Hamilton Yu
Wu Sau Yee, Lo Kai Muk
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Hui
Director
Joyce Chan Wan-Man
Writer
Hamilton Yu
Editor
Wu Sau Yee
Producer
David Chung
Director of Photography
Violet Lam
Original Music Composer
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What is The Secret about?
A tangled murder mystery unfolds amid a complex love triangle. As conflicting witness accounts emerge, the truth about the victim and key suspects is revealed, leading investigators down a dark and twisty path where nothing is as it seems.
Who directed The Secret?
The Secret was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in The Secret?
The principal cast of The Secret includes Sylvia Chang, Angie Chiu Nga-Chi, Norman Tsui Siu-Keung, Lai Cheuk-Cheuk, Lee Hae-suk.
When was The Secret released and how long is it?
The Secret was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret was composed by Violet Lam.