A Punch to Revenge
十面埋伏
Synopsis
A crippled man with an invalid son, is so greedy that he forces his wife into prostitution. Then, he makes a deal with a crime boss to pull a big heist and invites his friends from China to help. Meanwhile, Miss Fan (Yukari Oshima), the social worker who attends to Eddy, takes a liking to police officer Peter Lee (Ben Lam). The heist goes awry, and the couple gets involved in bringing the bad guys to justice. A tale of betrayal and revenge, in which law prevails at a great personal cost of its agents.
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Yukari Ôshima
Fan
Ben Lam Kwok-Bun
Peter Lee
Eddy Ko Hung
Tsang Kin Kau
Stanley Fung Shui-Fan
Chan Ging
Ma Tin Hung
Joh Chung-Sing
Kau Chun
James Ha Chim-Si
Gregory Charles Rivers
Ridley Tsui Bo-Wah
Thug
Leung Gam-San
Cheung Man-Ting
Joh Chung-Sing
Mainland Gang Leader
Lee Jun-Git
Mainland Gang Member
Ho Pak-Kwong
Yoshihiro Inada
Lee Fat-Yuen
Policeman
Hon Chun
Mainland Gang Member
Lai Sing-Kwong
Mainland Gang Member
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 28, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Chiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Szeto On, Hsiao-chi Huang, Yeung Shiu-Hung, Charles Tang Wing-Hung, Hsieh Chih
- Original Score
- Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
- Original Title
- 十面埋伏
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Gold Lion Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Chiu
Szeto On, Hsiao-chi Huang, Yeung Shiu-Hung, Charles Tang Wing-Hung, Hsieh Chih
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Jimmy Yu Chun
Kwok Ting-Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Chiu
Director
Szeto On
Writer
Hsiao-chi Huang
Writer
Stephen Shing Gam-Wing
Original Music Composer
Jimmy Yu Chun
Director of Photography
Kwok Ting-Hung
Editor
Bruce Law Lai-Yin
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Punch to Revenge
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What is A Punch to Revenge about?
A crippled man with an invalid son, is so greedy that he forces his wife into prostitution. Then, he makes a deal with a crime boss to pull a big heist and invites his friends from China to help. Meanwhile, Miss Fan (Yukari Oshima), the social worker who attends to Eddy, takes a liking to police officer Peter Lee (Ben Lam). The heist goes awry, and the couple gets involved in bringing the bad guys to justice. A tale of betrayal and revenge, in which law prevails at a great personal cost of its agents.
Who directed A Punch to Revenge?
A Punch to Revenge was directed by Lee Chiu.
Who stars in A Punch to Revenge?
The principal cast of A Punch to Revenge includes Yukari Ôshima, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Eddy Ko Hung, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Chan Ging.
When was A Punch to Revenge released and how long is it?
A Punch to Revenge was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for A Punch to Revenge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Punch to Revenge was composed by Stephen Shing Gam-Wing.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Punch to Revenge?
A Punch to Revenge holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).