License to Steal
龍鳳賊捉賊
Synopsis
Godenzi plays an acrobatic thief who, after taking part in an elaborate burglary, is double-crossed by her partner (Aurelio) and is captured by the police. On her release from prison, Godenzi discovers that her betrayer is now a highly influential criminal in the area and commands a posse of hired thugs. With a new partner by her side, Godenzi looks to avenge her imprisonment and steal the valuables her former partner had double-crossed her for.
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Joyce Godenzi
Hung
Yuen Biao
Swordsman
Agnes Aurelio
Ngan
Richard Ng Yiu-Hon
Inspector Ta Hsiang Ken
Collin Chou
Yang Chuan Kuang
Alvina Kong Yan-Yin
Hsiao Yen
Billy Chow Bei-Lei
Billy
Corey Yuen
Policeman
Peter Chan Lung
Policeman
Sammo Hung
French Security Guard
Timmy Hung Tin-Ming
French Security Guard
Choi Jeong-Il
Ngan's Sidekick
Lam Chung
Lau Shun
Gabriel Wong Yat-Shan
Yeung Ching-Ching
Michael Dinga
Roger Thomas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai
- Original Score
- Richard Yuen
- Original Title
- 龍鳳賊捉賊
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bojon Films Company Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai
Richard Yuen
Chan Tung-Chuen
Cheung Yin-Chung
Sammo Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Chan Wui-Ngai
Director
Johnny Lee Kwing-Kai
Screenplay
Chan Tung-Chuen
Director of Photography
Cheung Yin-Chung
Editor
Sammo Hung
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About License to Steal
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What is License to Steal about?
Godenzi plays an acrobatic thief who, after taking part in an elaborate burglary, is double-crossed by her partner (Aurelio) and is captured by the police. On her release from prison, Godenzi discovers that her betrayer is now a highly influential criminal in the area and commands a posse of hired thugs. With a new partner by her side, Godenzi looks to avenge her imprisonment and steal the valuables her former partner had double-crossed her for.
Who directed License to Steal?
License to Steal was directed by Billy Chan Wui-Ngai.
Who stars in License to Steal?
The principal cast of License to Steal includes Joyce Godenzi, Yuen Biao, Agnes Aurelio, Richard Ng Yiu-Hon, Collin Chou.
When was License to Steal released and how long is it?
License to Steal was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for License to Steal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for License to Steal was composed by Richard Yuen.