The Underdog Knight
硬汉
Synopsis
Lao San is a young veteran high in Kungfu power but low in intelligence. After landing on a job as a body guard for a wealthy antique collector, Lao San finds out his boss's plot to rob the National Art Museum.
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The Underdog Knight Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-09
Top Cast
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Liu Ye
Lao San/Wang Tao
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Dragon
You Yongzhi
Capt Jiang
Young Liu
Daffodil
Sun Honglei
Daffodil's lover
Yu Rongguang
C.O.
Ellen Chan Nga-Lun
Nancy
Otto Wong
Ah Chang
Ma Jingwu
Police Commissioner Mario
Li Jie
Soldier at the Warf
Jiang Yi
Xiao Hai
Zheng Hong-Tao
Smile
Zhao Yao-Dong
Mr. Wu
Diao Xijuan
Laosan's Mother
Ding Sheng
Policeman at Wharf
Han Feixing
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ding Sheng
- Screenplay & Story
- Ding Sheng, Wong Jing
- Original Title
- 硬汉
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Greater China Media Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ding Sheng
Ding Sheng, Wong Jing
Wong Jing
Department Leadership Roster
Ding Sheng
Director
Wong Jing
Producer
Ding Sheng
Writer
Wong Jing
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underdog Knight
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What is The Underdog Knight about?
Lao San is a young veteran high in Kungfu power but low in intelligence. After landing on a job as a body guard for a wealthy antique collector, Lao San finds out his boss's plot to rob the National Art Museum.
Who directed The Underdog Knight?
The Underdog Knight was directed by Ding Sheng.
Who stars in The Underdog Knight?
The principal cast of The Underdog Knight includes Liu Ye, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, You Yongzhi, Young Liu, Sun Honglei.
When was The Underdog Knight released and how long is it?
The Underdog Knight was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did The Underdog Knight make at the box office?
The Underdog Knight grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Underdog Knight?
The Underdog Knight holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).