Misfire
走火炮
Synopsis
Inspector E.T. (Alex Man) investigates a murder case reported by singer Chu Szu Ting (Shirley Lui). The suspect, plastic factory owner Lu (Michael Tong) testifies and is acquitted. An important clue is later found and killer Lu comes to attack Szu Ting only to be stopped and killed by E.T. and his men. E.T., who has been estranged from his wife, tries different tricks to woo Szu Ting and eventually wins her heart. Her long lost father Chu Hung (Ku Feng), newly discharged from prison, intends to retrieve a hidden loot and tells her of his intention to join her. Szu Ting tells E.T. to probe his background when E.T. is injured and hospitalized. She takes her father to their former residence as ordered, but something there makes her suspicious of his identity. She spots him holding an axe and shouts for help when he is killed by someone sent by E.T. to secretly protect her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kuei Chih-Hung
- Original Title
- 走火炮
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kuei Chih-Hung
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Department Leadership Roster
Kuei Chih-Hung
Director
Mona Fong Yat-Wah
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Misfire
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What is Misfire about?
Inspector E.T. (Alex Man) investigates a murder case reported by singer Chu Szu Ting (Shirley Lui). The suspect, plastic factory owner Lu (Michael Tong) testifies and is acquitted. An important clue is later found and killer Lu comes to attack Szu Ting only to be stopped and killed by E.T. and his men. E.T., who has been estranged from his wife, tries different tricks to woo Szu Ting and eventually wins her heart. Her long lost father Chu Hung (Ku Feng), newly discharged from prison, intends to retrieve a hidden loot and tells her of his intention to join her. Szu Ting tells E.T. to probe his background when E.T. is injured and hospitalized. She takes her father to their former residence as ordered, but something there makes her suspicious of his identity. She spots him holding an axe and shouts for help when he is killed by someone sent by E.T. to secretly protect her.
Who directed Misfire?
Misfire was directed by Kuei Chih-Hung.
Who stars in Misfire?
The principal cast of Misfire includes Alex Man Chi-Leung, Shirley Lu Hsiu-Ling, Ku Feng, Michael Tong Chun-Chung, Phillip Ko Fai.
When was Misfire released and how long is it?
Misfire was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.