Gong Tau
降頭
Synopsis
CID detective Rockman was sent to Thailand to investigate a case involving the Hong Kong and Thai underground syndicate. During his visit he met a sexy table dancer called Elli, they had a brief but hot steamy affair. Unexpectedly Rockman was ordered to return to Hong Kong. Before leaving he promised Elli he would return. But he never did. Heart broken Elli felt she was deceived. Rockman never expect his affair would bring the worst luck for him and family. Three years later in Hong Kong, when Rockman was busily investigating a murder case one stormy night, a senior policeman was murdered by a most wanted fugitive Lam Chiu. On the other hand, Rockman's wife broke down after their son died mysteriously. All the major newspapers headlined the two cases, saying the murder and the baby's death are related. Frustrated Rockman worked closely with Brother Sum well seasoned detective...
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Gong Tau (Trailer - ENG subs)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-07-14
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Mark Cheng
Officer Rockman Cheung
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
Karpi
Lam Suet
Officer 'Brother' Sum
Kenny Wong Tak-Ban
Lam Chiu
Yu Gu
Lockman
Benz Hui Siu-Hung
Wah
Pauline Yam Bo-Lam
Forensic Doctor
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
Lily Chan
Teng Tzu-hsuan
Elli Lam
Kam Loi-Kwan
Sai Keung
Jonathan Cheung Wing-Hong
Kit
Ho Yan Sham
Sally
Lee Kwun-Hong
Uncle Bill
Chonlatee Aigzaratanazin
Bad Guy
Fung Hak-On
Master Clear Sea
Janice Shum
Sally
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herman Yau
- Screenplay & Story
- Lam Chun-Yue, Herman Yau
- Original Score
- Brother Hung
- Original Title
- 降頭
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- China Star Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herman Yau
Lam Chun-Yue, Herman Yau
Brother Hung
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Azrael Chung
Charles Heung
Department Leadership Roster
Herman Yau
Director
Lam Chun-Yue
Writer
Herman Yau
Writer
Charles Heung
Producer
Joe Chan Kwong-Hung
Director of Photography
Azrael Chung
Editor
Brother Hung
Original Music Composer
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What is Gong Tau about?
CID detective Rockman was sent to Thailand to investigate a case involving the Hong Kong and Thai underground syndicate. During his visit he met a sexy table dancer called Elli, they had a brief but hot steamy affair. Unexpectedly Rockman was ordered to return to Hong Kong. Before leaving he promised Elli he would return. But he never did. Heart broken Elli felt she was deceived. Rockman never expect his affair would bring the worst luck for him and family. Three years later in Hong Kong, when Rockman was busily investigating a murder case one stormy night, a senior policeman was murdered by a most wanted fugitive Lam Chiu. On the other hand, Rockman's wife broke down after their son died mysteriously. All the major newspapers headlined the two cases, saying the murder and the baby's death are related. Frustrated Rockman worked closely with Brother Sum well seasoned detective...
Who directed Gong Tau?
Gong Tau was directed by Herman Yau.
Who stars in Gong Tau?
The principal cast of Gong Tau includes Mark Cheng, Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei, Lam Suet, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban, Yu Gu.
When was Gong Tau released and how long is it?
Gong Tau was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Gong Tau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gong Tau was composed by Brother Hung.