The Big Holdup
大劫案
Synopsis
A group of down-on-their-luck robbers pull off a spectacular job - only to find themselves hunted by cops and possible betrayers! Chan Koon Tai leads the diverse pack of criminals, which also includes such Shaw Brothers luminaries as Ngok Wah, Chung Wong, Ling Yun, and a young Danny Lee in one of his first featured roles. The group pulls off the robbery in action-packed fashion, but betrayal and the relentless police end up marking the five robbers for death.
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Danny Lee Sau-Yin
Chen Jiuzai
Chen Kuan-Tai
Ma Rulong
Elliot Ngok Wah
Li Guochao
Wong Chung
Li Guocheng
Ling Yun
Philip Huang
Lin Chen-Chi
Jenny
Ching Li
Zifen
Liu Wu-Chi
Miss Fangting
Fan Lei
Fanny
Tin Ching
Maiguang
Karen Yip Leng-Chi
Lucy
Tung Lin
Inspector
Lee Tin-Ying
Tsung Hua
Inspector's son
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Inspector's mother
Wong Ching-Ho
Doctor Zhou
Chan Shen
Officer Qing
Cheng Kang-Yeh
Policeman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chor Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Chor Yuen
- Original Title
- 大劫案
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chor Yuen
Chor Yuen
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chor Yuen
Director
Chor Yuen
Writer
Run Run Shaw
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Holdup
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What is The Big Holdup about?
A group of down-on-their-luck robbers pull off a spectacular job - only to find themselves hunted by cops and possible betrayers! Chan Koon Tai leads the diverse pack of criminals, which also includes such Shaw Brothers luminaries as Ngok Wah, Chung Wong, Ling Yun, and a young Danny Lee in one of his first featured roles. The group pulls off the robbery in action-packed fashion, but betrayal and the relentless police end up marking the five robbers for death.
Who directed The Big Holdup?
The Big Holdup was directed by Chor Yuen.
Who stars in The Big Holdup?
The principal cast of The Big Holdup includes Danny Lee Sau-Yin, Chen Kuan-Tai, Elliot Ngok Wah, Wong Chung, Ling Yun.
When was The Big Holdup released and how long is it?
The Big Holdup was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.