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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ng See-Yuen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ng See-Yuen
- Original Title
- 法外情
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Seasonal Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ng See-Yuen
Ng See-Yuen
Ma Koon-Wah
Poon Hung
Ng See-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Ng See-Yuen
Director
Ng See-Yuen
Producer
Ng See-Yuen
Writer
Poon Hung
Editor
Ma Koon-Wah
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unwritten Law
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unwritten Law about?
A lawyer becomes involved in a murder case concerning the bizarre killing of a rich businessman.
Who directed The Unwritten Law?
The Unwritten Law was directed by Ng See-Yuen.
Who stars in The Unwritten Law?
The principal cast of The Unwritten Law includes Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Yammie Lam Kit-Ying, Joann Tang, Lau Siu-Ming.
When was The Unwritten Law released and how long is it?
The Unwritten Law was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.