Shadow Cop
神探乾濕褸
Synopsis
Hsiong, a young narcotics officer, hooks up through comic accidents with a party girl named Witty. She shops, plays mahjongg, and charges him for every kiss, and they are in love. When he dies in the line of duty, his ghost stays around for a few weeks, hoping to get Witty's attention, trying futilely face to face and by phone, and then through a relative of hers who claims to have occult powers. Through this shadow cop's investigations, it comes to light how he died and where $10 million is that was the cause of his death. Before he disappears into the void, they leave each other final messages. Can their last wishes come true?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Lai Gin-Kwok
- Screenplay & Story
- ella bo-wah chan
- Original Title
- 神探乾濕褸
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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Albert Lai Gin-Kwok
ella bo-wah chan
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Albert Lai Gin-Kwok
Director
ella bo-wah chan
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What is Shadow Cop about?
Hsiong, a young narcotics officer, hooks up through comic accidents with a party girl named Witty. She shops, plays mahjongg, and charges him for every kiss, and they are in love. When he dies in the line of duty, his ghost stays around for a few weeks, hoping to get Witty's attention, trying futilely face to face and by phone, and then through a relative of hers who claims to have occult powers. Through this shadow cop's investigations, it comes to light how he died and where $10 million is that was the cause of his death. Before he disappears into the void, they leave each other final messages. Can their last wishes come true?
Who directed Shadow Cop?
Shadow Cop was directed by Albert Lai Gin-Kwok.
Who stars in Shadow Cop?
The principal cast of Shadow Cop includes Carina Lau, Waise Lee Chi-Hung, Anglie Leung Wan-Yui, Ben Lam Kwok-Bun, Edith Au.
When was Shadow Cop released and how long is it?
Shadow Cop was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.