A Tooth for a Tooth
賊殺賊
Synopsis
Kung fu sensation Cheung Lik stars as the rough and ready kung fu kid who is tricked into robbing a triad boss. Amongst the things he steals is a contract for opium distribution between the triad boss and the Japanese Yakuza. Now the stage is set for some hate! The triads and the Japs send out all their top fighters to get the list back off the kid before he goes to the police with it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Kong Hung
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kong Hung
- Original Title
- 賊殺賊
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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What is A Tooth for a Tooth about?
Kung fu sensation Cheung Lik stars as the rough and ready kung fu kid who is tricked into robbing a triad boss. Amongst the things he steals is a contract for opium distribution between the triad boss and the Japanese Yakuza. Now the stage is set for some hate! The triads and the Japs send out all their top fighters to get the list back off the kid before he goes to the police with it.
Who directed A Tooth for a Tooth?
A Tooth for a Tooth was directed by Joseph Kong Hung.
Who stars in A Tooth for a Tooth?
The principal cast of A Tooth for a Tooth includes Nick Cheung Lik, Queenie Kong Hoh-Yan, James Nam Seok-Hoon, Ng Ming-Choi, Tong Tin-Hei.
When was A Tooth for a Tooth released and how long is it?
A Tooth for a Tooth was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.