The Brothers
差人·大佬·搏命仔
Synopsis
Liu Yung is the brother whose destiny is to become a top mobster. Danny Lee is the brother fated to become a cop.
Top Cast
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Tony Liu Tian-jue
Zhang Zhigang
Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Insp. Zhang Zhiqiang
Chow Lai-Kuen
Yanfen
Ku Feng
Boss Qian Laosan
Nam Hung
Mother Zhang
Chiang Tao
Zhou Hei / Blackie
Ricky Wong Chung-Tsu
Young Zhigang
Riki Harada
Father Zhang
Chan Shen
Boss Huang Shou Ren
Gam Tin-Chue
Land Buyer
Cheng Kei-Ying
Cheung Wing-Hon
Han Chiang
Fung Ging-Man
Hung Ling-Ling
Chun Li
Tony Lee Wan-Miu
Jamie Luk Kim-Ming
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hua Shan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lin Chan-Wai
- Original Title
- 差人·大佬·搏命仔
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hua Shan
Lin Chan-Wai
Nico Wong Man-Wan
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Chang Shao-Hsi
Runme Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Hua Shan
Director
Lin Chan-Wai
Screenplay
Runme Shaw
Producer
Chang Shao-Hsi
Editor
Yuen Cheung-Yan
Stunt Coordinator
Yuen Shun-Yi
Stunt Coordinator
Nico Wong Man-Wan
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brothers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brothers about?
Liu Yung is the brother whose destiny is to become a top mobster. Danny Lee is the brother fated to become a cop.
Who directed The Brothers?
The Brothers was directed by Hua Shan.
Who stars in The Brothers?
The principal cast of The Brothers includes Tony Liu Tian-jue, Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chow Lai-Kuen, Ku Feng, Nam Hung.
When was The Brothers released and how long is it?
The Brothers was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.